23 King William Street, South Fremantle WA 6162

History in stone, full of flexibility - Under Offer

Built at the end of the 1800s two blocks from the Sailing Club, this stone home is an early Freo treasure with unexpected assets: rear access to a vast garage and studio space full of possibility. A stroll away from the South Terrace strip of cafes and restaurants, it's renovated, extended and opened up for indoor-outdoor living. There's even a pool for summer, or you can just walk or cycle down to the beach.

Vines cascade over the front wall, and the north-facing bullnose veranda and leadlight entry leads to the classic interior: jarrah floors, high skirtings and grand Oregon double windows. The four rooms off the central hallway are all large, with lofty ceilings, offering three bedrooms, including the master bedroom with walk-in-robe and sleek contemporary en-suite. One of the original rooms has been converted into a vast bathroom, warmed by a gas log fire with ornate timber surround.

Beyond is the expansive open-plan, with a limestone rubble wall, fireplace and rustic timber beam blending with the home's history. High northern windows run the length of the space to welcome the light to this wonderfully liveable contemporary zone. The family kitchen is generous and practical: big island bench, 5-burner stainless steel range, walk-in pantry and mosaic splashbacks. Living and dining opens to the large alfresco by the pool, with the feel of an outdoor room for all-weather entertaining, and the handy original outdoor loo nearby.

The additional rear building is a fantastic bonus in this desirable beach neighbourhood where space is at a premium. With vehicle and pedestrian access from Little Lefroy Lane, a three-car garage plus workshop area offers endless possibility: convert part or all of it to an apartment, with services all in place.

In a lovely street lined with peppermint trees, quiet and tranquil but so close to the South Freo action and the beach, this fine example of Fremantle's classic early architecture offers easy modern living and scope for even more. It won't be on the market for long.

3 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms 3 cars 1 pool

• Stone and iron home renovated and extended
• Seamless indoor-outdoor living with all-weather alfresco
• Rear access to vast garage and workshop
• Services in place for apartment conversion at rear
• Plans available for second storey to studio and original home
• Pool with high-spec filtration and cleaning system
• Classic features: jarrah floors, Oregon windows, high ceilings
• Master suite with walk-in-robe and contemporary en-suite
• Catchment: Fremantle Primary School and Beaconsfield Primary School
• Walk to beach, cafes, restaurants, boutique shopping


Council Rates: Approx. $3,516.47 per annum
Water Rates: Approx. $2,013.77 per annum

Please call Michael Harries on 0434 076 229 for further details