4/65 Thompson Road, North Fremantle WA 6159

Charming Converted Warehouse

Walk home from the beach or dinner to unwind in this wonderful warehouse conversion home set on a quiet, charming North Fremantle street.

The original building was built in the 1970s as an industrial plumbing warehouse and later converted into seven quality homes in 1994, with the renovation retaining the building's original fabric and sense of history.

Just one street back from the river and a short walk over to Leighton Beach, the home is ideally positioned for those wanting to make the most of North Fremantle's ease of access and scope for walking to absolutely everything you could need.

The warehouse conversions in this complex have been tightly held since they were built, rarely coming up for sale. The occupants love the security and friendly feel of the complex as well as the building's striking looks and beautiful gardens with mature trees.

The building makes a memorable first impression, with charcoal walls, tall Robinia trees that shade the front and a secure gated entry that opens up to a long, wide driveway, herringbone paved with recycled red brick.

Towering walls of steel windows give the three level homes immediate impact, with a gated entry courtyard to the front of number 4. Double entry doors open up into an open-plan living with north-south orientation, exposed timber beams, timeless terracotta tile floors and textured, painted brick walls. The owner had a custom-made picture hanging system installed through the rooms, making hanging and changing art a breeze.

At the back of the ground floor is the dining and remodelled kitchen. Here a bank of steel doors can be pushed aside to open up the living space to the private back courtyard, paved with modern terrazzo tile. While mostly shaded by neighbouring Norfolk Island pine trees, there is also an adjustable shade sail that helps cool the area in summer, making it a comfortable place to sit and relax.

The striking kitchen complements the New York warehouse feel with its mix of cabinetry and open shelves, white square tile and exposed ceiling details. With different zones and a comfortable alfresco space, the home is ideal for those who love to entertain. The dining area is well-sized, with space to fit a six or even eight-seater dining table comfortably. There is also a laundry and guest toilet on this level.

The beautiful spiral staircase is a special feature of this home, curling up over the three storeys with a void overhead that helps fill the centre of the house with natural light. The original warehouse was built with a sawtooth roof, an industrial design element that blocks the heat and light of direct sun exposure and helps provide natural, uniform light over a large area. This feature is at its best in the beautiful main bedroom at the front of the home. Here high ceilings, solid pine floorboards and a bank of wall-to-ceiling height windows that stretch right down to the floorboards creates an immediate first impression. The main bedroom enjoys a pleasant outlook across a beautiful silver gum and the treed neighbourhood beyond.

At the other end of this floor is another bedroom, currently in use as a study, also with a nice connection to the outdoors. This room has a custom-made robe, specially designed for the home by architectural group Mulloway Studio. There is a bathroom on this floor with a bath with shower overhead and a single vanity with plenty of benchtop and storage space.

The light-filled, uppermost floor encompasses the last bedroom, with an airy open-plan feel and views across to Fremantle Harbour.

At the back of the complex is a secure, substantially sized car parking area, including a generous sized double covered carport for number 4. The home has a 4sqm storeroom of its own and the complex bins are neatly concealed in a designated storing space near the front gate.

The current owner loves being able to walk everywhere; down to the water, to transport and to the excellent choice of dining and entertainment nearby. The house is a short stroll from fantastic local restaurants, cafes and stores including Propeller, Habitue, The Orange Box, Bib & Tucker, Jessie's, and many others.

Just around the corner is a quaint neighbourhood park with small playground and local access to the river, while down the street is The Black Truffle, Wise Child Wine Store, North Fremantle Community Hall and North Fremantle Social Farm, a popular community initiative that allows locals to grow and pick their own produce and participate in sustainability workshops and social events.

Enjoy the fantastic lifestyle benefits of this sought-after location and make this charming conversion yours.

FEATURES:
• Small complex of 7 residences
• Secure and private gated access
• Floor to ceiling glass windows and doors
• Full bathroom plus powder room on ground floor
• Double carport plus separate lockable storage room
• Designed by architect Brian Klopper
• Walk to the river, beach, parks, cafe's, restaurants and train station

Rates & Local Information:
Water Rates: $1,228 (2021/22)
City of Fremantle Council Rates: $1963.12 (2021/22)
Strata Levies: $981.50 p/q
Zoning: R40
Primary School: North Fremantle Primary School
Secondary School: John Curtin College of the Arts, Fremantle College, Melville Senior High School, Shenton College

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.