WHETHER it’s learning tuckpointing at Tafe, self-taught tile-making to replace fancy ridge-capping or making ornate solid steel security doors—there’s nothing the vendor of this East Fremantle delight hasn’t turned his hand to to ensure the heritage home was returned to pristine condition.
He also made the stunning jarrah staircase leading to a huge attic/loft conversion.
And for good measure his uncle restored the many beautiful stained glass windows, and made quite a few for the extension that are so good you’d never know they aren’t the same age as the originals.
“It’s been a labour of love,” the vendor tells the Herald.
Throughout the six-bedroom home jarrah floors have been buffed to a rich deep chocolate, wide skirting boards abound, as do decorative ceiling roses and ornate fireplaces.
Dubbed the “green room” the central lounge is an elegant space with cream embossed wallpaper and a soft-sage green ceiling, picked out with a darker green.
A sweeping rear extension houses the huge kitchen and dining/family area.
A baby grand piano is dwarfed by this vast space, which is in keeping with the home’s heritage, with acres of jarrah floors, ornate balustrade and ceiling roses.
Tasmanian oak and black and white granite feature in the kitchen, with its walk-in pantry and bank of lovely stained glass windows.
The spacious main bedroom has lovely bayed stained glass windows overlooking the delightful front garden.
A couple of former bedrooms went to create a walk-in robe and federation ensuite, with double vanities and a deep, claw-foot bath and separate shower.
The ultimate teenage pad is tucked under the roof, where there’s a spacious sitting room, bedroom and massive study. Not to mention a storage area that would make a great games room.
When it comes to outdoor activities the garden of this 1126sqm home is a gem, with a covered alfresco area off the house, and a timber gazebo, sitting over a massive pond, both built by the vendor.
He also created the soaring artificial rock waterfall that sends water trickling into the pond.
There’s grass for the kids and plenty of trees, including several massive macadamia trees, and a huge vegie garden.
And the massive workshop/garage is worth a look on its own, with acres of bench space and an inspection pit.
Close to schools, shops, cafes and the river, “family home” is writ large over this fantastic abode.
by JENNY D’ANGER
36 Hamilton St, Fremantle
Auction Sat December 6, noon
Connie Handcock 0411 115 147
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