186 High Street, Fremantle WA 6160

A history laden, two storey stone manor in the heart of Fremantle with shopfront attached - what a phenomenal find!

Iconic in the area, one of the beautiful houses you pass while driving to the Fremantle Arts Centre and not disimilar in looks either. Sitting in a prominent position, your journey into old Fremantle punctuated by its presence.

One of the Port's most intact and authentic Swan River settlement properties, enjoying an elevated position where it has sat for around 150 years. Close to everything and in the John Curtin College of the Arts catchment area.

Nestled on 866sqm, entirely secluded in bore reticulated gardens with deciduous trees and mature greenery.

Drenched in romance, charm and mystique, this substantial manor was painstakingly built with limestone quarried from the site. Timber verandas circle the property and provide treetop views of the district; ocean glimpses and valley views by day and cascading lights by night.

In pristine condition inside and out, retaining all of its heritage features with oversized rooms, super wide 220mm floorboards, vintage shutters, ornate cornices and ceiling roses.

Original chimneys servicing working fireplaces, double glazed windows, thick walls and wide doors. Fittings made back when master craftsmen were abundant and things were made to last, as these have for centuries.

The attached shopfront brings brilliant options with kitchenette and bathroom which could be used to operate a business or passive income as a studio apartment, or house guests, extended family or teenager retreat. Gorgeous limestone cellar below provides even more flexibility.

The attached shopfront was successfully let on Airbnb for $135 a night and almost fully booked due to its incredible location, being walking distance from all of the Fremantle frivolity. With some modest improvements this could easily be increased to $200 a night.

Flexible floor plan options with 5 - 6 large bedrooms but current owner using it as 3 bedrooms plus formal living rooms, dining room and art studio.

Ethereal high limestone walled backyard entertaining with mature deciduous trees and scope for pool and childrens' playground.

Ultra close to beautiful Fremantle Park and Monument Hill Memorial Reserve, which is perfect for dog walking and kids activities.
The house has been modestly modernized but with a little creativity, it could become an exquisite mix of old and new with rustic limestone abutting new luxuries.

This Fremantle icon, steeped in history and dripping with character was the subject for a book and featured in several other publications chronicling local olden times. Write a new chapter in the history of this house, with you as the next custodian.

**PROPERTY IS CURRENTLY UNDER OFFER CONDITIONAL ON THE SALE OF THE PURCHASERS' PROPERTY. ANY NEW OFFER IS WELCOME AS THERE IS A 48 HOUR CLAUSE IN PLACE**