7 Aldgate Place, East Fremantle WA 6158

GRAND HISTORIC ESTATE

This extraordinary heritage home is a fine example of the Federation Queen Anne style built during the West Australian gold rush of the 1890's and 1900's. With extensive gardens with an abundance of roses and a vast pool pavilion, this secluded estate behind ornate iron gates is a very rare property on an elevated landholding of 1794sqm which the owners' describe as simply “a wonderful place to live”.

Here is all grace and grandeur, with expansive rooms, remarkable original frescoes and decorative ceiling detailing, wide jarrah plank floors, marble fireplaces, stained glass, bay windows, filigree ironwork and wide verandahs with glimpses of the ocean. It's also a very warm, rambling home full of charm and atmosphere, where hallways wind through thick stone walls to an array of high-ceilinged rooms for living, dining, relaxing, working and entertaining.
There four oversized bedrooms, two living areas, two delightful bathrooms in heritage style and a range of outdoor spaces to enjoy the garden. History is everywhere, from the pressed tin ceilings in the long laundry and utility area down to the big cellar with 1890s graffiti etched into the plaster.

Grand light-filled living on the northern side opens to outdoor dining under the magnificent jacaranda.
Beyond is a large pool pavilion with high-pitched roof, limestone paving, toilet, outdoor shower and lots of space for sheltered pool-side lounging and entertaining.

Noted on the State Heritage Register, the current owners had renowned heritage architecture firm Philip Griffiths Architects design plans to extend Aldgate House to create an open plan kitchen and dining area and a large upstairs living area with river and ocean views and master retreat which were previously approved by the Town of East Fremantle and are available to view.

The generous size of the estate offers plenty of room for parking, including a limestone double garage.
There is security and ducted air conditioning, though the stone construction and the sea breezes here make this a naturally very comfortable home in summer. It is very quiet and completely private, in a wonderfully secluded elevate spot set well back from the road.

Aldgate House, one of East Fremantle's oldest and most significant homes, awaits a new family to make their own history here.

4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 6 cars

FEATURES:
- Significant historic house
- Large estate
- Elevated location
- Remarkable heritage features
- Grand rooms
- Vast pool pavilion
- Warm, rambling family home
- Quiet and secluded