In a treasured location by Esplanade Park and Bathers Beach, this is one of Fremantle's most beautiful historic buildings, with the harmonious proportions of classical architecture making a grand statement.
Behind iron railings and pretty rose gardens is a sweeping portico leading to the impressive black gloss door of number 16:
beyond are jarrah floors, high ceilings, double-hung sash windows, deep skirting's, traditional hallway and thick stone walls, with two large and gracious original rooms downstairs leading to a storeroom and simple modern kitchen at the rear.
Up the jarrah stairs is a bathroom, study and two bedrooms; one filled with northern light and the other overlooking the green expanse of Esplanade Park over to the fishing boat harbour.
There is rear access from a laneway, with parking, laundry and the original outdoor loo out the back.
Designed by the Principal Government Architect John Grainger at the turn of the twentieth century, this important civic building on the corner of Cliff St and Marine Terrace was created as headquarters and accommodation for the water police.
Impeccable exterior restoration gives it an elegant street presence and it is now a series of grand private homes, most with two-storey rear additions. Number 16 is yet to fulfil its potential, but is full of historic charm and possibility.
While fine to live in or rent out now, it also offers the chance to re-create in your own way, celebrating the charming original spaces and opening up the north-facing rear for modern living.
This is a truly rare chance to secure an iconic property in a superb West End location where everything is close at hand: the beach, the park, the train, shopping, museums, galleries, restaurants, cafes and markets.
You can enjoy all that with ease, then come home to the stone-walled seclusion of your own piece of history in Fremantle's heart.
AUCTION: On Site, Saturday 6th of May at 10:30am
DEPOSIT:
$40,000 on the fall of the hammer
SETTLEMENT: 30/45/60 days at the buyers nomination
- Historic two-storey home on Esplanade Park
- Significant heritage building
- Elegant classical architecture
- Extremely rare
- Beautiful exterior with grand portico, roses
- High ceilings, original jarrah floors
- Full of atmosphere
- Close to Bather's Beach, fishing boat harbour
- Rear access with parking
- North-facing rear
- Opportunity for contemporary extension
- Walk to everything
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