6 Higham Road, North Fremantle WA 6159

Stroll to riverfront walking trails and come home to this dream coastal house with ocean views, nestled on one of North Fremantle's most beautiful heritage streets.

Originally built in 1938, this Art Deco cottage has been meticulously modernised, with work encompassing a north-facing rear extension around 2010. The end result is a truly unique, four bedroom home ideal for modern-day living and entertaining - with a desirable locale.

A short walk to the Rocky Bay cliffs and Harvey Beach, quiet Higham Road is minutes to Queen Victoria Street, with local favourite spots including Ooh Coffee, Mojo's, Flipside Burgers and Mrs Brown Bar. The home is also near Leighton Beach, beachfront dining including Bib & Tucker, MRKT Space, Orange Box and Palette, and walking distance to North Fremantle Primary School, childcare, playgrounds, parks and North Fremantle Social Farm, giving it versatility for families, empty nesters or couples. Higham Road is known for its welcoming community. A street WhatsApp group keeps its residents connected, whether you need to borrow a cup of sugar or your lemon tree has fruit you'd like to share.

Tucked beyond a limestone wall, the house's contemporary elevation is complemented by a tranquil decked front garden with crepe myrtle trees. A travertine entry portico features a statement glass and timber front door. Louvred windows feature throughout the house, capitalising on the ability to cool the home with sea breezes. The original hallway extends into the new living extension, so the ocean vista can be seen as soon as you open the front door.

The four original front rooms reference the home's Art Deco heritage, with high ceilings, intricate cornices, jarrah floorboards and ceiling roses. Sliding doors open to a gracious lounge with a gorgeous fireplace with Art Deco detailing. Open the double doors to the garden and enjoy the birdsong. Curl up and watch a movie or read a book, or use this very versatile room as a fourth bedroom, study or home office.

Two other bedrooms have jarrah-framed windows and bespoke timber shutters. The first overlooks the front garden, the second has lovely eastern light and a built-in robe. A family bathroom has a feel akin to that of a boutique resort, with freestanding terrazzo tub, matching double sinks, large shower and bold neutral palette.

A beautiful timber and glass breezeway by a courtyard fishpond connects the original part of the home to the new, while bringing in natural light and offering cross-ventilation.

The breezeway flows into the heart of the home, a huge north-facing open-plan kitchen, living and dining, with ocean views visible through the lush gardens beyond. Push aside the double sets of bi-fold doors to open up the living spaces to the decked alfresco area. With wonderful scope for indoor-outdoor entertaining, this is a home for sharing with family and friends. You will dream of long table Christmas and Easter lunches, dinner parties, birthdays and summer barbecues by the beautiful pool, tiled in mosaics.

The modern kitchen will delight chefs. Bespoke cabinetry with jarrah insets has been teamed with stone benchtops, an island bench and Bosch appliances including a large oven with six burner gas cooktop and dishwasher. Practically located alongside the kitchen is a workspace with built-in desk and cabinetry, ideal as a home office space or for kids to do homework near parents in the kitchen. The family room is inviting, with wallpaper and pool view.

Upstairs is a true parents retreat. An industrial-style staircase leads to a huge bedroom with soaring ceilings, panelled walls and a study or studio nook behind a Japanese-style privacy screen. Wake up every morning and step out onto the huge balcony to enjoy the ocean views. A luxurious travertine-tiled ensuite has a freestanding bath and twin vanity. Beyond is a beautiful dressing room with bespoke cabinetry.

There is a ground floor guest powder room, tiled in travertine, a laundry beneath the stairwell, split system air-conditioners and a single garage with tandem carport.

If you would love a dream modern coastal home in one of North Fremantle's best streets, this beautiful property could be the one.

FEATURES:
• Ocean Views from ground and first floor
• Extended in 2010
• North Fremantle's highest point
• Second level dedicated to the master suite


Rates & Local Information:
Water Rates: $1,908.88 p/a (2022/23)
City of Fremantle Rates: $4,074.55 p/a (2023/24)
Zoning: R25
Primary School Catchment: North Fremantle Primary
Secondary School Catchments: John Curtin College of the Arts, Fremantle College, Melville Senior High School and Shenton College

DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for general information purposes only and is based on information provided by third parties including the Seller and relevant local authorities and may be subject to change. No warranty or representation is made as to its accuracy and interested parties should place no reliance on it and should make their own independent enquiries.