The iconic and multi-award-winning Fremantle landmark, ‘Primaries Wool-Store’ apartment development was ahead of its time when it was converted into a collection of uber-cool, warehouse-inspired townhouses in the mid-90s.
The revered and late Fremantle architect, Brian Klopper was appointed to design the dwellings which sit on the original foundations of a wool and hide store dating back to 1923.
This unique tri-level dwelling is one of only four in the complex with a larger floor plan and a whopping 349sqm of ownership.
Impressive factory grade, (north facing) industrial-cast-iron encased windows, exposed beams, natural timbers and white-washed brick interiors, meld with Klopper’s love of terracotta tiles and optimal natural light.
Built over three gloriously light-filled levels, this home presents the supreme tranquility of a private, inner-city retreat, yet one step away from all the action of Freo’s thriving village community.
Greeted with vast open plan living, kitchen and dining, the eye is immediately drawn to a full-width glass divide (with double doors and glass louvres) framing an inviting courtyard space with recycle brick paving and a peaceful water feature.
In keeping with an industrial aesthetic, the home’s windows adopt Klopper’s trademark style of black cast-iron framing and oversized appeal.
More classical warehouse aesthetics include a charming ceiling in timbers, white exposed beams and iron trusses which contrast perfectly with white-painted brick walls.
The sunny kitchen (equipped with a Westinghouse four-burner gas stove-top and oven) enjoys tranquil views to the mews outdoors – yet another relaxing spot to sit with a cuppa or read a book. A discreet laundry/second bathroom, with a powder room and shower, completes this floor.
Framed in wrought iron railing, an open-tread timber staircase leads to three spacious bedrooms, all laid in coastal inspired, jute carpets, along with built-in-robes, ceiling fans and UV protected windows.
The gorgeous master suite, with a bright northern aspect and views to the courtyard below, enjoys an especially high, slanted (white timber clad) ceiling while the eastern bedroom features double doors to a Juliette balcony.
Joining the bedrooms is a newly renovated, spacious bathroom with fresh, coastal appeal. Decorative floor tiles, a generous ceramic vanity and a unique, platform raised (doorless) shower is completed by a handy wall heater.
The final floor is worth the wait.
Channelling warehouse-loft-vibes all the way, this delightful space is a full floor mezzanine level, with timber floors, a soaring slanted ceiling, exposed beams, and fitted with a cubed shelving feature across the eastern wall.
Glass doors reveal an external, cantilevered timber deck, sharing all those northern rays and shielded by a glorious olive tree.
Other features include a huge storage room, locks on doors and windows, parking for 2 cars outside entrance and access to several park benches and garden spaces throughout the complex.
Presenting the best in lock-and-leave, low-maintenance living, a lifestyle of chic and designer style alongside one of Australia’s most vibrant, sea-side cities, this is a home where loneliness or boredom are simply not an option! Walk to charming bakeries, cafes, bars and restaurants; catch a foreign film at an independent cinema or take a short stroll to arrive at the harbour or beach, and breath in rejuvenating coastal surrounds.
- Chic Manhattan warehouse aesthetic (Klopper design)
- Terracotta floor tiles (ground level)
- Industrial-grade, black cast-iron framed windows
- Open plan living, kitchen and dining (north facing)
- Gas bayonet
- Generous & privately enclosed brick paved courtyard with water feature
- Newly renovated bathroom; custom frameless shower; decorative tiles; wall heater
- Modern kitchen; Westinghouse 4-burner gas stove top/oven
- Ground level toilet, shower & laundry
- Ceiling fans, BIRs & jute flooring in all bedrooms
- Split system air-conditioning units (most bedrooms; living and loft)
- Vast upper floor loft-style lounge; cantilevered timber deck
- UV protected windows (bedrooms)
- Quality block-out roller blinds; linen drape overlays
- Excellent airflow
- Parking for 2 cars (outside entrance)
- Large (walk-in) storage room
- Security mesh (front door), locks on doors and windows
- Central development piazza with park benches (and the designated location for Christmas drinks!)
- Supreme central Freo location; walk to absolutely everything Fremantle has to offer!
- Fremantle Markets, cinemas, cafes, bars, wellness centres, Bather’s & South Beach, Fishing Boat Harbour, Notre Dame University and more…
- Regular CAT bus; walk to Fremantle train station
- Fremantle Primary School (2 minutes by car)
Council rates: $2,416.76 per annum (approx)
Water rates: $1643.00 per annum (approx)
Strata fees: $570.73 per quarter (approx)
This property at 22/119 South Terrace, Fremantle is a three bedroom, two bathroom apartment sold by Carlie Baker and Connie Handcock at White House Property Partners on 10 Aug 2022.
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Established in 1829, Fremantle is the port city of Western Australia and is characterised by its unique landscape, heritage architecture, cafes, restaurants, stores and markets. A popular destination for both residents and visitors alike, the suburb is a mixed-use area with its five square kilometres used for residential, commercial, institutional, maritime and industrial purposes.
Busy, energetic and always alive, Fremantle is arguably the second busiest city sector of Western Australia. Enjoy alfresco dining on the cappuccino strip, which runs through a section of South Terrace, take a stroll along the Fishing Boat Harbour and stop in for a drink and a feed at Little Creatures Brewery. Pubs, clubs, shops and markets are all in abundance in Fremantle, making it a popular destination on a night out and the suburb is also home to several popular annual festivals, which attract people from all over the metropolitan area. The Fremantle Railway Station provides convenient access into Perth City.