192 High Street, Fremantle WA 6160

Historic Charm with Ocean & Harbour Vista

Up on the hill with an ocean and harbour vista from the lofty top floor, a magnificent 1930s residence embodies the essence of everything ‘Freo.’ Rich in local history, this charming home once belonged to Bruce Lee, a notable Fremantle Council member from 1941-68 who had nearby Bruce Lee Reserve named in his honour. The surrounding landscape is full of Freo landmarks from Monument Hill opposite to the portside cranes, shipping containers and Fremantle Town Hall in the distance, while minutes away is the heart of the city and its vast array of attractions.

A colourful screen of bougainvillea and lilly-pilly shelters the home from the main street as villa-style archways guide you through the Spanish-tiled porch. Spanning three levels across a 412m2 block, all the elegance of its historical charm has been lovingly renewed within. Polished jarrah floorboards, high ceilings, decorative ceiling roses, picture rails, leadlight glass and original architraves grace the renovated spaces to create a serene setting for family living.

A generous master retreat is at the front of the home with expansive built-in robes framing a window and bench seat, alongside a luxurious ensuite for two with a roomy walk-in rainwater shower, toilet, double vanity, deep-soak bath, walls of polished plaster and aged brass tapware.

Down the hallway, there’s clever under-stair storage, a family bathroom (echoing the master ensuite’s design) and a second bedroom with built-in-robes overlooking the flourishing foliage below. A private, open-air outdoor decking area sits adjacent - perfect for alfresco dining or enjoying an evening drink as the sun sets. There’s also the option to convert this into a fourth bedroom (STCA). Stairs laid with high-quality, sisal-wool carpet lead the way to a lofty upper level with captivating ocean and harbour views, a study nook (ideal for those who work from home) and a third bedroom that has an airy, tree-house feel with its leafy, elevated outlook.

The open-plan living, dining and kitchen anchors the heart of this home with a beautiful ‘nature’s window’ by the laundry and butler’s pantry nook. The designer chef’s kitchen is all about the details and clean, minimalist layout; porcelain topped cabinets and kitchen island, reverse osmosis drinking water tap, integrated appliances (for the fridge/freezer and dishwasher) and an ILVE oven with gas cooktop and sophisticated Falmec range hood. Shaker-style cabinets line the lounge walls with a ceiling fan and feature fireplace, complete with stainless-steel doors, custom-designed by a local blacksmith. It’s wonderfully quiet here with soundproofing a real feature throughout the home - you’d never know all the action of Freo was moments away.

French doors lead to the sheltered courtyard outside and landscaped gardens framed by tuck-pointed red brick, limestone walls and the freshly painted weatherboard exterior. Further down is the luxury of an infrared dry sauna, a cool, terracotta tiled and stone-walled cellar (easily converted into an artists’ workshop) and storage room. The circular-paved courtyard feels totally private with the tranquil sounds of gentle breezes and birdsong - there’s even future scope to add a round pool if so desired.

This character home ensures modern comfort is to the fore with multiple reverse cycle, air-conditioning units throughout, security alarm system, white plantation shutters, water filtration system servicing the entire property, and roof solar panels to keep energy bills low. Out the front, there’s room to comfortably park two cars above turfstone pavers, and additional vehicles off-street behind the secure, automated gate.

A stroll down the hill takes you directly into Freo’s vibrant dining, shopping and entertainment precinct with a range of private and public schools a short walk away including CBC College and John Curtin College of the Arts. You’ll find little use for your car living here with everything you need a hop, skip or jump away.

Part of the fabric that makes Fremantle living so special is a home like this - character, history, and an unbeatable location.

Property Features:
- 1930s historical tri-level residence, 412m2 block
- Villa-style archways, outdoor spanish-tiled areas, private decking alfresco space
- Jarrah floorboards, high ceilings, ceiling roses, picture rails, leadlight glass, original architraves
- Renovated open-plan layout, kitchen, laundry & bathrooms
- Designer chef’s kitchen with reverse osmosis filtered water tap, porcelain benchtops, high-end appliances
- Infrared dry sauna, cellar, excellent undercroft storage
- Generous master retreat with BIRs & ensuite
- Landscaped gardens, courtyards & flourishing greenery
- 4x reverse cycle air-conditioning units throughout, ceiling fan & fireplace in lounge
- Roof solar panels, water filtration system
- Walk to Freo’s centre in minutes
- School catchments: East Fremantle Primary School, John Curtin College of the Arts, Fremantle College, Melville Senior High School

For more information please call Exclusive Selling Agent Stefanie Dobro from White House Property Partners on 0409 229 115.

Council Rates: $2,421.67 per annum (approx)
Water Rates: $1,471.86 per annum (approx)