188 High Street, Fremantle WA 6160

Refined design, remarkable views

Created with clarity of design and the finest materials, this exceptional home is entirely individual and truly beautiful. Subtle refinement is everywhere, with a sense of space and openness that matches the fascinating panorama of the harbour and the ocean beyond, with Rottnest on the horizon. Architectural designer Keith Cameron-Brown has honed a modern vision with detailed attention to every element, using timeless materials of stone, blackbutt, American walnut, beech, cedar, marble, and copper. The result is a serene and life-enhancing home that is inspiring to live in.

A grand portal of intricate limestone was designed to retain the impressive Norfolk Island pines and coral flame tree, and to create seclusion. External panelling of red cedar, and leaf motifs cut into marine-grade aluminium, echo the environment. The home opens to the ground floor zone with floors of travertine and blackbutt, a living room, laundry and storeroom, and two tranquil bedrooms. In Carrara marble with walnut vanity and stone bath, the bathroom looks out to a pond and eastern terrace, with cantilevered copper above. The curving concave exterior wall adds a sense of flight and airy movement to the building.

A solid blackbutt stair floats up to the second level, where a finely detailed stone wall curves like the bow of a ship to lead you into the breathtaking view. There is seamless flow to the terrace, where the elements of stone, cedar, copper and aluminium continue. It’s a natural extension of the interior space, and the harbour and ocean vista is marvellous and ever-changing. Extensive beech cabinetry defines the superb kitchen, with integrated appliances and a long marble-topped butler’s pantry alongside. Built-in cabinetry continues in the living space and in the adjacent office zone, perfectly positioned for the inspiring outlook. Embracing the northern light, the master suite also opens to the terrace, and features a curved walk-in-robe and an en-suite of marble, walnut and stone. There is also a powder room on this level.

Down below, the large garage accommodates two vehicles on a turntable for ease of access, plus a workshop or storage room. Gardens are reticulated, and all the practical features are in place: solar power, solar hot water, air-conditioning, and alarm security.

This is a remarkable home and a rare opportunity.

• Expansive panorama of harbour, port and ocean
• Architectural designer’s own visionary home
• Secluded behind stone portal, treed setting
• Highly refined: stone, marble, copper, precious timbers
• Living in the view: open-plan flows to terrace
• Simply beautiful beech kitchen, butler’s pantry
• Exquisite bathrooms: Carrara marble, American walnut
• Superb quality fittings, including Roger Seller, Astra Walker
• North-facing master suite opens to terrace
• Inspiring office embracing the view
• Ground level zone offers independence/flexibiity
• Downstairs second living area opens to terrace and pond
• Large garage with turntable for two cars, plus workshop/storage
• Solar power, solar hot water, air-conditioning, alarm security


Council rates: $3,103.49 per annum (approx)
Water rates: $1,789 per annum (approx)