140 Canning Highway, East Fremantle WA 6158

Beyond stone walls and sweeping lawns, a grand East Fremantle landmark sits on high, looking out over the landscape as it has done for the past 120 years. Shady verandas, lofty ceilings, stained glass, jarrah floors, bay windows and gracious original rooms all remain in excellent condition, with sympathetic adaptations for modern living. With four large bedrooms, two bathrooms, ample parking and secluded gardens at the rear, this substantial residence offers flexibility and irreplaceable atmosphere, in a fabulous location near the river.

The remarkable elevation gives the historic home a striking presence, set back from the street on this large block, to ensure serene interiors within the home’s thick stone walls. Grand stone steps lead up to the traditional timberwork framing the return verandas, and the home opens to a wide central hall with curved archway. Two bedrooms, both with working Victorian fireplaces, have big bay windows to the veranda, and a chandelier adorns the spacious living room, with a slow combustion stove for winter nights. Two more large bedrooms also have leafy outlooks, with the options to use the rooms as you please, to create formal dining, home office, or both.

Opening up at the rear, the kitchen/dining is delightful, flooded with light from large northern windows. A big red range offers a vintage touch, and a butler’s pantry behind the kitchen adds functional space. Nearby, the laundry is incorporated into a generous black and white bathroom, featuring a beautiful clawfoot bath and separate toilet.
The second bathroom, also in traditional style in tune with the home’s heritage, features striking leadlight windows.

Beyond the kitchen, a vestibule flows to alfresco lounging and dining, with blinds to create an all-weather space for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the outlook to private gardens. Within high walls of stone and timber, it is perfectly tranquil, with lawn, shady trees, garden lighting, and paved parking for at least three cars. A sheltered utility area is tucked away out of sight together with an outdoor shower, plenty of storage in two garden sheds, as well as undercroft storage below the veranda. Automatic gates secure the long driveway, and pedestrian gates have keypad security and intercom for guests.

Stroll to the river, walk to local shopping, primary school, parkland, and George Street restaurants and boutiques, with Fremantle centre just down the road. It’s simply a wonderful location for this much-loved piece of East Fremantle’s history.

For further details please contact Exclusive Selling Agent Stefanie Dobro from White House Property Partners on 0409 229 115.

4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 3 cars

• Significant historic home on hill hear the river
• Set right back on large block, quiet interiors, sea breezes
• Thick stone walls, high ceilings, jarrah floors, wide verandas, fountain
• Large bedrooms, gracious living room, north-facing kitchen/dining
• Original features retained in fine condition
• Flexible layout can incorporate home office, playroom, formal dining
• Established reticulated gardens, all-weather alfresco, secluded rear entertaining
• Ample parking, automatic gates, keypad security/intercom
• Working fireplaces, gas bayonets, slow combustion stove
• Very close to the river, walk to local shopping, school, parks, George Street