THE antecedents of this High Street home are lost in the mists of time, but with its blend of historic limestone feature walls and sweeping modern interior I reckon it’s destined to be a Fremantle treasure for future generations.

Like most treasures this stunning two-bedroom/two-bathroom home is  hidden—down a laneway behind that other heritage gem Dalkeith House (just up from the Parry Street/High Street intersection).

With terracotta-tiled floors and floor-to-ceiling glass on two sides the gargantuan living spaces have a wonderful sense of living in a glass conservatory.

But there’s no sense of people looking in, with the delightful garden of this 370sqm property fully enclosed for complete privacy.

The magnificent, timbered cathedral ceiling of the living area and kitchen add to a sense of regal spaciousness, and almost dwarfs a couple of gargantuan chandeliers.

The generous kitchen is thoroughly modern, the plentitude of cupboards are a painted a lovely white, shabby-chic, in keeping with the heritage feel of the home.

Ancient limestone walls of the living area have been white-washed to highlight their many years, with natural light from a couple of skylights overhead.

Linking the living areas to the bedrooms is a magnificent music room, with a raked timber ceiling, wall of glass and lovely black and white federation tiles.

The bedrooms are both double, one with a window onto a cosy reading room, with an alsynite roof to ensure there’s plenty of light to read by.

The main bedroom is a commodious space with a wall of glass onto the garden, with its limestone terraces and paved alfresco area.

You step up into the huge ensuite, with its raked, timber ceiling, double vanities and separate loo.

A couple of mature trees in the garden provide shade in summer, but right now a wall of bougainvillea is a riot of colour.

There’s parking for two cars, but this close to Fremantle it’s hardly worth the effort of starting the engine—and the rapidly growing east end cafe scene brings things even closer.

160A High Street, Fremantle
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Hayden Groves 0411 615 582
dethridgeGROVES Real Estate
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