79 Ellen Street, Fremantle WA 6160

Live in a timeless character home on one of Fremantle's most beautiful heritage streets. On an elevated 519sqm block on prestigious Ellen Street, this stunning home offers a dream location. Looking across the limestone cliffs of John Curtin College, this is an ultra-convenient spot for a family with great schools so close. Just down the road is CBC and a short stroll to East Fremantle Primary School.

Here you can walk to everything you could want - cafes, restaurants, bars, entertainment, health providers, the Fremantle cappuccino strip, George Street precinct, public transport, parks and playgrounds, sporting clubs, Fremantle Aquatic Centre and gym, Fremantle Arts Centre, the river, the beach - the list is endless.

A desirable Edwardian home originally built in 1903 for a mounted police officer and his schoolteacher wife, this heritage home has been carefully updated, making this a dream home for modern living.

Standing proudly on elevated Ellen Street, this brick and iron home makes a memorable first impression with its gracious lines, coloured glass windows and tuckpointed walls set beyond a brick and wrought iron fence and formal gardens. Wake up every day and take your morning coffee out on the beautiful front veranda enjoying the birdsong. Facing north, the veranda has checkerboard tiling, stone steps and the original front door with leadlight windows.

Step inside and you will notice how calming and private this home feels within, set high up from street level and overlooking the cliffs. Vintage timber doors are complemented by meticulously restored original jarrah floorboards finished in zero VOC Osmo.

Two beautiful, spacious north-facing bedrooms flank the entry. Both rooms have white-painted Plantation shutters to their windows, new 'Big Ass' ceiling fans and fireplaces that have been closed off to limit draughts.

The main bedroom is a grand, capacious space with faceted bay window and soaring ceilings. A walk-through robe offers a multifunctional space that could be fitted out with cabinets or used for a gym, study or studio. Interior walls have just been repainted throughout.

You will love to entertain here. A central dining room begs for long dinner party conversations. Or invite friends over for lunch or a barbecue under the beautiful decked alfresco in the tiered back garden, with vegetable and herb garden beds.

Curl up in the lovely family room with a movie in winter or push aside the doors to open this charming space up to the garden in summer. A wall of doors and windows, with the home's signature coloured glass at top, brings in soft southern light all day long.

An inviting galley kitchen encompasses an adjoining laundry. With solid timber Shaker cabinets, generous benchtop space, walk-in pantry, Miele dishwasher and new Smeg appliances including a 900mm 3-phase induction cooktop and electric oven, this is a perfect kitchen for those who love to cook up a storm. A sash window above the sink gives a lovely outlook across the historic Girton Lane neighbourhood, while pressed tin to the range area adds even more character to this pretty room.

The bathroom is light-filled and classic, with a beautiful bay window with coloured feature glazing above the bath. There is a separate shower, toilet and vanity with good benchtop space.

There is a double garage with generous storeroom and an additional car bay off the rear laneway. The home has split system air-conditioning, LED lighting, Google Nest wired smoke alarms and CCTV smart security lights. Plumbing and electricals have just been upgraded, insulation added and a large Reclaim instantaneous heat pump and three-phase power installed.

Friendly Ellen Street is part of the warm, welcoming Girton Lane community. Neighbour drinks are a common occurrence while houses here rarely go on market. Enjoy this quiet yet central location and take this opportunity to make this dream home yours.

FEATURES:
• Rear laneway access, secure double garage
• Work shed / storage room
• Flexible use third room
• EV charging option available
• Restored original Jarrah floors
• LED lights with 3-phase power
• Newly fully insulated roof space
• Open space beside garage to park a boat / third car

Rates & Local Information:
Water Rates: $1,702.16 p/a (2022/23)
City of Fremantle Council Rates: $3,291.93 p/a (2023/24)
Zoning: R25
Heritage Listed: Category Level 2
Primary School Catchment: East Fremantle Primary School
Secondary School Catchments: John Curtin College of the Arts , Fremantle College and Melville Senior High School

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.