5/68 Marine Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160

An angled copper shield is the dramatic face of this award-winning building, which draws on a maritime palette in an interplay of colour and form, offering fascinating outlooks across the Fishing Boat Harbour to the ocean. Live in the light and the view, in a penthouse apartment where timeless interiors have been created with the finest materials and finishes. There is a sense of openness and transparency everywhere: three of the two spacious bedrooms embrace the long eastern view over treetops and rooftops, the third bedroom/office looks through the apartment to the harbour, and the open-plan living has the best panorama of all.

Designed by architect David Hartree, the home is cleverly angled to maximise sightlines, breezes and light, while retaining seclusion. Everywhere are windows and doors that stack open to bring the outside in. There is dual internal access to a private terrace, where external perforated screens take their design from the flashing movement of a school of skippy in the ocean.

Inside is all elegance and generous space. Lift entry opens to an expanse of glass looking to the terrace, where a marble bench flows inside and out. To the west, the open-plan living and dining frames the fascinating harbour panorama, and the kitchen is beautiful: walnut fascia, long “Statuario Veneto” marble island bench, cabinetry in ivory-white and a large dual Ilve oven and cooktop. The walk-in pantry is behind a sliding door; an example of the very extensive concealed storage throughout the home.

A long balcony spans the eastern side, where you can step out from the bedrooms and enjoy the morning light. One bedroom has built-in-robes with a desk incorporated, and adjacent is a Carrara marble-floored bathroom. The master suite is serene, with an expansive walk-through robe, and open flow to an exquisite and spacious en-suite in finest Carrara marble.

One of only three homes in the building, each on its own level, this penthouse apartment also offers garaging for two cars, and secure electronic access to the lift and stairs. Walk to the beach and Esplanade Park; stroll out to the movies, shopping, and restaurants, and come home to a true haven in a thriving harbourside neighbourhood.

3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 2 cars

• Penthouse apartment, views across Fishing Boat Harbour
• Striking architecture: winner RAIA WA Architecture Award
• Timeless elegance: highest quality interior design and finishes
• Windows stack open, to breezes, indoor – outdoor flow
• Beautiful use of fine marble, exquisite bathrooms
• Superb kitchen, generous cabinetry, quality appliances
• Generous laundry, extensive concealed storage
• Eastern balcony spans bedrooms with views over the landscape
• Garaging, secure electronic access to lift and stairs
• Walk to everything: beach, galleries, shopping, park


Council rates: $3,809.33 per annum (approx)
Water rates: $1,911.83 per annum (approx)
Strata fees: $4,014.78 per quarter (approx)