2/64 Thompson Road, North Fremantle WA 6159

Sea Captain's Cottage & Multilevel Studio

With not just one but two freestanding, self-contained homes, an elevated hilltop position, views across North Fremantle to the ocean, a plunge pool, and a private secret garden shaded by peppermint trees, this special property is one of a kind.

Move here and be spoilt for choice. With land in the North Fremantle peninsula at a premium, this unique property is rare in that it has two residences, an original 1908 sea captain's cottage at the front, and a three-level north facing studio home at the back, with views across North Fremantle as far as the eye can see.

With two homes, the set-up offers versatility for a variety of demographics. The property would suit families with young, teenage or adult children, couples with frequent houseguests, or those looking up for a coastal lock-up-and-leave, with the gardens requiring minimal upkeep. Each home also has scope for AirBnB.

The cottage was originally the first built on its allotment on Thompson Road, one of North Fremantle's most iconic and desired streets. In the 90s, another residence was built on the front land. The result is that walking up to the original cottage, tucked far and high behind the street, gives a delightful feeling of discovering a hidden treasure. The home has a covered carport bay at front that could be changed into a double if desired.

A quaint original door off the front veranda opens up onto the large open-plan living, dining and kitchen. The current owners have thoughtfully improved the layout, knocking out internal walls to create bright, airy, open spaces ideal for modern day living.

Restored jarrah floors run throughout the living area, while the kitchen, bathroom and alfresco entertaining area have travertine floors. The kitchen has a butler's sink, stone benchtops, dishwasher and large freestanding Blanco stainless steel range with five burner gas cooktop. This is a layout that entertainers will love, with stackable bifold doors that can open up the kitchen to the alfresco. While the home receives cooling sea breezes over the ocean, there is also split system air-conditioning for hotter days.

There are three bedrooms in the cottage, the large main with an airy light-filled dressing room.

The lovely bathroom is large with travertine tiles, a spacious glass-fronted shower, toilet and vanity with plenty of storage. Fancy a relaxing soak beneath the stars? In the garden, a pair of rustic Balinese doors open to reveal a private courtyard with luxurious freestanding tub beneath the peppermint trees.

The shared garden between the two homes is a delight. Shaded by the winding boughs of two huge, mature peppermint trees, there is a secret garden feel here that will delight entertainers. Sit on the built-in bench seat and enjoy a glass of wine at the end of the day, or invite friends for long dinners under the peppermint trees while music plays on the outdoor speakers.

The resort-like plunge pool sits beside the studio treehouse, an industrial-inspired build finished with a stunning neutral palette of high-quality materials, including double glazed windows. The ground floor is an open-plan living with kitchen. Honed mother of pearl terrazzo floors reference the nearby coastline and complement the timber ceilings with powder-coated ceiling beams.

Accessed along the side of the studio, a mezzanine level with jarrah floors is perfect for a home office or study, while the uppermost floor of the home is the bedroom suite, with walk-in robe and bathroom with Bisazza mosaic tiled shower. A spacious balcony offers unparalleled views across North Fremantle, capturing the Dingo Flour mill, iconic Fremantle harbour cranes, river and ocean.

Thompson Road is walking distance to the beach, river, transport, North Fremantle Primary School, Fremantle Surf Lifesaving Club, and all the cafes, restaurants and entertainment of Queen Victoria Street, with favourite neighbourhood haunts including Propeller, Ooh Coffee, Brucetown and Habitue.

FEATURES:
• Three storey self-contained North facing studio
• Four bedrooms plus a study
• Extensive ocean views from the upper floor of the studio
• Undercover car parking for one car with the potential for a second car

Rates & Local Information:
Water Rates: $1356.79 (2021/22)
City of Fremantle Council Rates: $2303.39 (2021/22)
Zoning: R25
Primary School: North Fremantle Primary School
Secondary School: John Curtin College of the Arts, Fremantle College & Melville Senior High School

For more information please contact Sarah Bourke on 0474 310 500.

*PLEASE NOTE while every effort has been made to ensure the given information is correct at the time of listing, this information is provided for reference only and is subject to change.