“MUTIARA”
A LANDMARK FREMANTLE RESIDENCE
Mutiara, meaning black pearl, as local legend has it, was commissioned by a Broome pearler as a present for his wife. It has been said that she must have been quite a treasure, as the then prominent local figure appointed a London based architect to draw up the plans for this historic 1898 landmark.
He made most of all the best materials available to him at the time, including an English slate roof, high quality narrow Jarrah floorboards and finished it with a tuck-pointed exterior. Combining classic Federation features such as grand proportions, soaring ornate ceilings, extensive original stained glass panels and polished jarrah floorboards with a seamless contemporary addition, this is a stunning family home with panoramic views of the ocean and river and one of Fremantle's iconic original residences.
Set back from the street in an elevated position behind secure fencing, it features an 11 metre salt water, in-ground pool behind frameless glass pool fencing and a timber decked alfresco entertaining space framed beneath the branches of a towering Flame tree.
The five bedrooms in the original home follow the traditional Federation footprint opening off the central hallway with working original fireplaces, polished boards and built-in robes, one with direct access into a stylishly renovated ensuite bathroom.
A bedroom/study at the front of this outstanding home has expansive views over the river and bridges, with original timber sash windows and a period fireplace giving it a real sense of history and warmth. A second lounge area shares the same grand proportions and breathtaking views and offers real versatility and separation for families in search of that extra space to spread out.
The rear extension has been executed with the same impeccable style and attention to detail and includes a large open plan kitchen, dining and living space, mirroring the same high ceilings and generous proportions. An enviable chef's kitchen blends white Caesar Stone bench tops and ample cabinetry and features a huge commercial grade Rangemaster stove looking out over a light filled living area.
A huge family bathroom styled consistently with white Caesar Stone bench tops comes with a raised spa bath and modern frameless glass shower with double showerhead.
A downstairs pool, games or theatre room gives teens or adults a further space to spread out and currently houses a full sized pool table.
Upstairs the private parents' retreat features timber floors and white plantation shutters and leads out on to a Juliette balcony with the same panoramic river and ocean views. A walk-in robe and chic modern ensuite with heated towel rail and stone bench tops with flecks of Moroccan glass, shares the same superb attention to detail and impeccable style.
Capped off by a huge eight car secure garage, rear pizza oven, outdoor kitchen and entertaining space, built-in playground and ducted reverse style air conditioning, it is clear this is a home of an exceptionally high standard with too many features to list.
Be among the first to register your interest in this spectacular iconic Fremantle home.
FEATURES:
-5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 8 car garage
-Landmark Fremantle riverside residence
-Set on a sprawling 1,073m2 block
-Sweeping river and ocean views
-Impeccably restored with chic contemporary renovation
-Superb original features throughout
-Ultra modern kitchen and bathrooms
-Upper level parents' retreat
-Three separate living areas
-High ceilings and polished timber flooring throughout
-Five original fireplaces
-Lower level pool/games room
-Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning
-Outdoor kitchen with pizza oven
-11metre salt-water pool
-Built-in rear playground area
-Security gates
-Superb location minutes from the river, beaches, Fremantle restaurants cafes and schools
-Within the East Fremantle Primary and John
Curtin High School catchment areas
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