FOTHERGILL Street is one of the old port city’s oldest intact streets, and the heritage precinct is lined with a mouthwatering buffet of heritage homes, some dating back to the 1880s.
And this four-bedroom beauty, sitting on 562sqm, is up there with the best.
It sits high on its elevated block and from the grand, wrap-around verandah you can see across Freo rooftops to the ocean.
The home’s pedigree has been meticulously maintained, while at the same time it’s a thoroughly modern abode, with some fantastic shabby chic touches vis-a-vis the decor, including paintwork and sections of brick that’s a feature on interior walls.
High ceilings, deep skirting, ceiling roses and fireplaces abound whether in the bedrooms or the semi-open kitchen/dining/living area.
The kitchen is far from olde worlde however: this is an ultra-modern domain, despite the old open fireplace and beautifully aged french doors to the garden.
Meal preparation will be a breeze with stainless steel benchtops, a massive double pantry, and plenty of soft-close drawers.
The french doors lead to a delightful and private garden and a built-in BBQ kitchen—just the thing for alfresco dining.
The lounge is a sweeping space, with its own fireplace, jarrah floors and french doors to the verandah.
While sausages sizzle, guests can kick back under the shelter of the many trees in this amazing garden, with its limestone terraces and interesting nooks and crannies and eclectic mix of pots and plants, including a massive iron dish suspended from a tree.
The main bedroom is at the front of the home, with ocean views from the massive bay window. Push up the huge sash windows and you can step out for a closer view, or simply enjoy cooling sea breezes.
The lounge is a sweeping space, with its own fireplace, jarrah floors and french doors to the verandah.
Head up the futuristic, iron staircase and you’ll find a mezzanine sitting room, but the real magic is through a door to a small balcony.
The views are breathtaking, sweeping across a swathe of Freo and South Freo to take in Garden and Rottnest Islands, the maritime museum and the port.
Massive Bali-style timber doors off the courtyard lead to a two-storey studio apartment.
The ground floor houses a spacious bedroom, bathroom and laundry.
Upstairs you’ll find the open-plan living, with a spacious kitchen and a balcony looking across tree tops, and down to the port. This close to Fremantle it’s an easy stroll to all the delights on offer, or head to the thriving Wray Avenue strip.
And Fremantle primary school and John Curtin College of the Arts are handy too.
28 Fothergill St, Fremantle
EOI around $2 million
Michael Couani 0413 872 902
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