AUCTION ONSITE SATURDAY, 19TH MARCH 2016 AT 1:30PM
DEPOSIT: $100,000 DUE ON THE FALL OF THE HAMMER
SETTLEMENT: 60,90 OR 120 DAYS FROM DATE OF SALE
This North Fremantle landmark is a rare example of a Victorian limestone residence by architect Sir J.J. Talbot Hobbs, whose works include Newspaper House, the Weld Club, Samson House and St George's College. Updated with excellent taste and great care, here true luxury resides in the classic simplicity of large light-filled spaces, high ceilings, century-old timber floors, wide verandahs and the warm embrace of a remarkably gracious family home rich in history, with a fabulous turret marking this elevated spot with the river at the end of the street.
Built in the Queen Anne style with thick limestone walls, tuck-pointed brick quoining, extensive bullnose verandahs and a deep bay window, the home is sheltered by beautifully tended front gardens on the corner of Harvest Rd and Turton St, which was named for the prominent North Fremantle family for whom the home was built.
Its impressive entrance leads to a double-height lobby, where light streams in from a porthole in the turret above.
The wide jarrah-floored hallway leads to a series of bedrooms and sitting rooms, all combining traditional features (Victorian fireplaces, soaring ceilings, delicate chandeliers) with a simply modern sensibility of uncluttered spaces and chalk-white walls.
The master suite, with its north-facing bay window overlooking the front garden and double doors opening to a large dressing room, is an elegant and restful space.
Two more bedrooms share access to a long light-filled study with double doors opening to the side deck. A gracious sitting room (with remarkable chandelier) has glass doors to the shady front verandah, and an additional sitting room or dining room features a gas log fire, a wall of custom-built white-painted timber bookcases and large double windows, with a leadlight fanlight bringing lovely natural light into this serene room.
The success of the thoughtful and sensitive updating of this historic residence is most striking as you come to the beautiful open-plan kitchen and living space. A kitchen works best with plenty of room for a large table in the middle for the family to gather in the heart of the home and that's what you find here - with the simple luxury of pale timber benchtops, soft-grey painted timber cupboards, 90cm five-burner Ilve range and integrated white ceramic sinks with fine heritage tapware.
Beyond is an expansive living space with couches built in to the bay window and big double doors leading to the rear deck and saltwater pool, where you can relax and entertain while enjoying the long treetop views afforded by this elevated location near the river.
The fourth bedroom (or ideal additional study) has a wall of built-in storage and two sets of double doors opening to the side and rear decks. The unusually large bathroom is simply elegant in black, white and grey, with freestanding bath and bidet.
With direct access from the saltwater pool, the big laundry and utility room features a shower and powder room and, from the rear deck, a spiral staircase leads down to the double garage and storage undercroft.
There is additional parking in the carport at the front of the home.
“Turton” was built for Jessie-May Turton, who, as President of the North Fremantle Red Cross during World War II, made “Turton” a central place for the war effort assisting Australian servicemen overseas. Her husband Arthur is remembered for his contribution as Mayor of North Fremantle and together they filled the house with children and grandchildren.
A sense of history still fills the beautiful rooms of this remarkable house, restored with a new 21st century elegance and awaiting its fortunate new owners.
- Significant heritage home listed by the National Trust
- Beautifully renovated and extended
- Large, gracious spaces
- Elegant open-plan living
- Light-filled dining and sitting rooms
- Sweeping verandahs, bay windows
- Double garage undercroft and storage space
- Outdoor dining overlooking pool
- Very close to the river
- Reverse-cycle air-conditioning
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