23 Wray Avenue, Fremantle WA 6160

A Rare Freo Opportunity: Location, Land & Possibility

Rich in history and culture, Wray Avenue has long been a vibrant gateway into old Fremantle town, with this generational gem sitting in the perfect position to take it all in. Offered to market for the first time in over 60 years, opportunities like this rarely come around: an original Federation home on a sprawling 908m2 parcel with solid bones for a makeover, two existing lots on one title with development potential for further subdivision (STCA) and rear laneway access with off-street parking.

Built c.1915 and designed by prominent architect Norman Hitchcock, the period charm is unmistakable: decorative gables, ornate fretwork, casement windows and stairs rising to a big breezy veranda wrapping north-to-west. The gardens once flourished with fruit, veg and a chook run – fitting for a cherished home that revolved around family and food. Today, that same vibrant food culture thrives along Wray Avenue's bustling café strip, less than a minute's walk from your doorstep, where much-loved cafés, eateries and specialty stores bring a wonderful village atmosphere to everyday life.

Sold as-is, inside, the original home comprises three huge bedrooms, a bathroom and a formal living with a fireplace – all with a variety of sweeping high ceilings, arches, laminate floors, pressed tin or retro carpet. The modest kitchen features a slow-combustion wood heater, a freestanding cooker, filtered water, a walk-in pantry and a scullery, with a casual dining room or study nearby.

Outside, a series of sheds/garages were practical inclusions for toys, tools, cars and storage, with a stretch of lawn above the vast veggie beds, hinting at the scope of blank-canvas land to work with. To the east is the laundry, while to the rear boundary is a fantastic workshop with three-phase power, ideal for conversion to a self-contained studio (STCA), plus rear laneway access and driveway parking for three cars.

Whether you honour its heritage, reimagine what’s here or explore the development potential (STCA), few addresses place you this close to Freo’s heart – with much-loved eateries, bakers, butchers and delicatessens on your door, plus the beach and South Terrace a short stroll or bike ride away.

Landholdings of this scale, with such exciting development potential (STCA), are exceptionally rare in the heart of Fremantle. With 908sqm, two existing lots on one title and an unbeatable central location, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure a substantial piece of land in one of Fremantle’s most sought-after pockets.

Property Features:

- Original Federation Bungalow, built c.1915
- Designed by prominent architect Norman Hitchcock
- Offered to market for the first time in over 60 years
- Expansive 908m2 parcel: two existing lots on one title
- Potential for further subdivision (STCA)
- Period facade: decorative gables, ornate fretwork & casement windows
- High ceilings, arches, pressed tin features
- Wide veranda wrapping north to west, partially enclosed
- Three oversized bedrooms, with option for 4th bedroom 
- Substantial rear workshop with three-phase power, roller door access: potential for self-contained studio conversion (STCA)
- Multiple sheds/garages for storage, tools, toys & cars
- Kitchen with slow-combustion wood heater, freestanding cooker, filtered water, walk-in pantry & scullery
- Separate casual meals area or study or 4th Bedroom
- Established garden with former fruit & vegetable beds
- Separate laundry
- Rear laneway access, driveway parking for three cars plus garage
- Less than 1m to Wray Avenue cafés, bakeries, butchers & delicatessens
- Short stroll or bike ride to South Terrace & the beach
- Sold on an as-is basis
- School Catchment: Fremantle Primary School, Fremantle College

Council Rates: $3,709.46 per annum (approx)
Water Rates: $1,553.30 per annum (approx)

For more information please call Exclusive Selling Agents, Connie Handcock or Tom Orton, from White House Property Partners on 0411 115 147 and 0452 287 547.