7 Ainslie Road, North Fremantle WA 6159

Architect Designed Home on the Hill

Come home to one of the most spectacular sweeping views in North Fremantle with this very special, unique architect-designed home - enviably situated on one of the most elevated points around.

With the river at your doorstep, Ainslie Road offers a friendly community and dream location. Start your mornings with a swim at Port or Leighton Beach or a riverside walk, with access to local spot Harvey Beach at the end of Ainslie Road. Stroll to Queen Victoria Street to pick up your bread from Wild Bakery before grabbing your coffee from Ooh Coffee or Brucetown. In the evenings, return for a wine at Mrs Brown Bar and a Flipside burger, or take your pick of beachside dining with Bib & Tucker, Palette and Al Lupo bar just minutes away. This house is walking distance to North Fremantle Primary School, Gilbert Fraser Reserve, and North Fremantle Social Farm.

Built in the 70s, this is a modernist home that will delight lovers of interesting architecture. The house was designed by architect Raymond Jones, a mentee of eminent Perth architect Robin Boyd. Jones originally designed the house, which featured in an architecture book, as a prototype for a contemporary cyclone-proof dwelling, showcasing clever structural solutions, unexpected material use, optimum orientation and energy efficiency that was ahead of its time.

In the 80s, the house was separated into two and an open-plan upper floor added, capitalising even more on the views. Jones described the home as an interplay between a cave and a veranda, with slightly canted walls and gently vaulted ceilings providing a sense of protection and privacy, while the layout makes the most of the light and jaw-dropping views. The home today is still relevant and beautiful, with light-filled, versatile spaces and pleasing scope for indoor-outdoor living.

This is a house that surprises and delights when you step inside. In the front courtyard garden, sculptural dracaena complement the striking strong architecture and wall of industrial steel-framed glazing. There is a single carport with storage.

Off the entry hall is a sunny nook for a desk or reading chair, and a lovely ground floor bedroom with robe. A striking black modernist bathroom is original - but you would be mistaken for believing it to have been finished only recently.

Past the storage-filled laundry is a multifunctional room that could be used as a third bedroom, second living space or home office, with walk-in robe or storeroom. This room opens onto the huge back veranda with beautiful treed views, a perfect spot for starting the day with yoga.

The upper floor encompasses a spacious, light-filled open-plan living, dining and kitchen with spectacular neighbourhood views and a calm, inviting feel. The solar passive design includes a careful capture of north and south-facing light and a gently tapered ceiling, designed to capture cooling sea breezes. While there is split system air-conditioning, it is rarely needed. The balcony is idyllic. Views sweep across to East Fremantle, the river and towards the port. You will dream of relaxing with friends out here as the sun sets.

Fans of modernism will love the bright, airy original kitchen, where you can enjoy a peek of the ocean. There is a gas cooktop, oven and dishwasher. A wall of Plantation shutters gives privacy to the main suite, with walk-in robe and beautiful ensuite with mosaic tiling and skylight.

A dream home for executive couples, singles or downsizers who want a guest suite, the home has also accommodated a family, with its option of a third bedroom. Come view this special home in person.

FEATURES
• Elevated views to the port and swan river
• Secure gated privacy entrance
• Roller door access to off street parking
• North facing courtyard garden
• Green Titled Property

Rates & Local Information:
Water Rates: $1,751.81 p/a (2023/24)
City of Fremantle Council Rates: $3503.58 p/a (2024/25)
Zoning: R25
Primary School Catchment: North Fremantle Primary School
Secondary School Catchments: John Curtin College of the Arts, Fremantle College, Melville Senior High School & 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.