13 Higham Road, North Fremantle WA 6159

Historic cottage high on the hill

This beautiful pocket of North Fremantle by the river is a privileged place to live, with clifftop walks along Rocky Bay just steps away from your front door. Original workers’ cottages are part of the fabric of the area’s quiet streetscapes, and it is rare to find one like this: in near original condition, full of atmosphere, and offering endless opportunity. It has changed hands very few times over the century since it was built, enjoyed by generations of families growing up by the river. Here is a chance to treasure the home’s history while imagining all the possibilities for transformation, with the added flexibility of limestone studio accommodation already in place in the backyard.

A white picket fence, buttery yellow weatherboards, and the willie wagtail family nesting in the grapevine twining over the veranda all present a charming scene. Leadlights frame the front door, and inside are jarrah floors and high ceilings of white-painted timber. The three bedrooms are all generous in size, two enjoying the northern aspect to the front garden.
The central corridor opens out to the living room, with the original jarrah surround to the fireplace. Beyond is a simple timber kitchen, a living/dining room with a pot belly stove, and the bathroom/laundry area around the corner. Step down to a large sitting area under the long back veranda, a shady spot to look out to the garden of lawn, natives and citrus. Out front there is off-street parking for two cars.

Wide side access leads to a two-storey limestone and weatherboard studio, with a garage below. Also on ground level are glass sliding doors lead to a private paved area, and a cool bathroom with mosaic flooring, stainless steel shower screen, and natural stone basin. A spiral staircase leads to the open space above, with a high-pitched ceiling and a stainless steel kitchenette. Independent access means this is a real bonus for income, or even an office or retreat.

When you’re not walking along the river, you can head west to Leighton Beach, enjoy the bars, cafés and shopping along the North Freo strip, walk to North Freo Primary, or stroll to the train to head down to Fremantle or up to Cottesloe and Perth city. It’s all here: history and opportunity in a brilliant riverside location.

Please call Exclusive Selling Agent Stefanie Dobro on 0409 229 115 for more information or to schedule a viewing.

• Timber cottage c1920, steps away from the river
• Very quiet street, clifftop walks along Rocky Bay
• Near original condition, high ceilings, jarrah floors
• Charming atmosphere, brilliant opportunity
• Fireplaces, ceiling fans, tall double-hung sash windows
• Stone and timber studio with bathroom, kitchen, garage
• Off-street parking out front, wide side access
• Walk to school, beach, restaurants, cafés, train

Council rates: $2,245.08 per annum (approx)
Water rates: $1,208.93 per annum (approx)