12 John Street, North Fremantle WA 6159
Sold price: $1,800,000
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Sold: 26 Aug 2019
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READY TO RENOVATE & RECREATE
Call 'Grand Design Australia' for hidden behind this commanding facade opportunity knocks to create an original family legacy that should be recorded for prosperity!
'Corkhill House' reflects layers of nostalgic charm and influence. While significantly enriches the aesthetic value of North Fremantle. Regarded for its contribution to the Heritage of North Fremantle, architect Norman Hitchcock built this affluent home, which represents the best of several design eras, in the 1920s.
The original beauty, characteristics & detailing is evident & has fortunately been retained throughout, unlike many renovations of its kind. Influenced by the Victorian, Rustic & Gothic styles of architecture the facade includes tuck-pointing in red & ochre brick, a steeply pitched roof in corrugated iron & decorative gables surround this facade. The home greets you with a wrap-around veranda, a decorative carved front door & feature stained glass panels.
Internally expect high ceilings, floorboards, embellished cornices & mouldings all through. The four elaborate & original corbelling fireplaces with brick chimneys add warmth & frame the rooms as does a bay detail in the main front room with glimpses of the river. Large timber sash windows introduce light & scattered in all places.
Embrace the challenge of restoring then creating a balanced & contemporary extension. This type of home will continually change, impress, inspire & engage all who step inside. Commence a new chapter that characterises your aesthetic, style of living & represents your family, while adding another page to the history of WA architecture & the area.
Before you arrive at our home open, we recommend researching previous shortlisted Heritage House award nominees Australia-wide, this enables you to comprehend what's possible. Then dream & let your imagination be overtaken by what you could create.
Go to housesawards.com.au then click on 'House in a Heritage Context'.
Or ‘Click Here’ Direct link https://housesawards.com.au/pages/gallery/year:2019/awardid:42/
Use this time, while the home is still rented, to engage & surround yourself with a team of experts who share your vision & level of passion. This entire front-of-house can be transformed into a variety of formal & informal rooms. Then extend to accommodate your additional needs.
Not only is this home & land an important investment, it's also in a prime North Fremantle positioned with river glimpses & direct access to the foreshore from your door. You are opposite a reserve & within walking distance to a variety of cafes, eateries & small bars. Moor the boat down the road at Pier 21 ready for Rottnest. Walk or ride to the beach or enjoy numerous Swan River paths.
This unique moment is your chance to create something truly exceptional. Tell your family story and contribute significantly to one of North Fremantle's most exceptional family holdings. This rare gem is awaiting your view.
1. Corkhill House is set on 1026sqm of land & built in the 1920s.
2. Designed by architect Norman Hitchcock, is an excellent example of various design-eras influences.
3. The possibilities are endless for this three-bedroom, one-bathroom house.
4. External significant features include tuck-pointing, the pitched roof, gables, veranda, decorative door & stained-glass panels.
5. Internally notable features include high ceilings, floorboards, embellished cornices and mouldings. Four elaborate & original corbelling fireplaces with brick chimneys, bay feature, large timber sash windows & a claw bathtub.
6. This authentic beauty, features and detailing are evident & retained throughout.
7. Location highlights include glimpses of the river with direct access to the foreshore. Walk to transport, school, beach & the North Fremantle café precinct.
8. Ready to open a new chapter based on creating your family history
Nearby schools
North Fremantle Primary School |
Primary |
Government |
0.2km |
Richmond Primary School |
Primary |
Government |
1.1km |
East Fremantle Primary School |
Primary |
Government |
1.6km |
John Curtin College Of The Arts |
Secondary |
Government |
1.7km |
The Beehive Montessori School Inc |
Combined |
Non-government |
1.8km |
Christian Brothers' College |
Secondary |
Non-government |
2.1km |
Seda College Wa |
Secondary |
Non-government |
2.2km |
St Patrick's Primary School |
Primary |
Non-government |
2.2km |
Mosman Park Primary School |
Primary |
Government |
2.5km |
Mosman Park School For Deaf Children |
Primary |
Specialist |
2.5km |