14 Knutsford Street

Fremantle WA 6160

Looking out the ocean, islands and harbour on one side, and the green expanse of Monument Hill on the other, this landmark stone home is itself a monument of Fremantle's history. Built in the 1890s in a commanding position on a limestone knoll above the old city, it retains irreplaceable original character, with a second-storey addition making the most of the extraordinary views. On a corner block in a no-through road with leafy surroundings and fabulous elevation, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a significant home in an important heritage precinct.Upstairs, you are living in the view, which sweeps over the old prison walls to the ocean, from Garden Island to the Fishing Boat harbour and across to the port. A wall of windows wraps around the open-plan living, where a generous gourmet kitchen features granite tops and sleek white cabinetry. French doors to the east open to a long elevated terrace directly opposite Monument Hill, offering a wonderful sense of airy openness and a green outlook. You can also step out to the balcony from the master bedroom, which has an adjacent study space, fitted walk-in robe and a chic bathroom with frameless glass shower and suspended timber vanity.Downstairs, the original home is grand: front veranda, leadlight entry, very high ceilings, tall original skirtings, Baltic pine floors, fireplaces and a long arched hallway. There is flexibility here to live and work how you wish, with a series of four large original rooms off the hallway, opening out to a sitting room with an exposed brick and stone fireplace and French doors to the paved alfresco opposite the Monument. Beyond is a delightful kitchenette/laundry with subway tiles and engineered stone tops, in a fresh white style continued in the adjacent bathroom. There is vehicle and pedestrian entry through iron gates off Bateman Street, plus a secluded walled courtyard and a jarrah-floored brick shed in the garden.Heritage integrity plus contemporary living on the coast: 14 Knutsford is what Fremantle is all about.For further details please contact Exclusive Selling Agent Stefanie Dobro from White House Property Partners on 0409 229 115. 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 1 study 1 car- Significant early stone home, prime elevated location- Second storey addition, sweeping ocean, island, port vistas- Corner block, no-through road, green surroundings- Long eastern balcony overlooks Monument Hill- Open-plan living, gourmet kitchen, upstairs master suite- Historic integrity retained in original building- Very high ceilings, fireplaces, arched hallway, timber floors- Flexible series of large rooms for bedrooms, study, living areas- Second kitchenette downstairs, brick workshop, paved alfresco- Gated parking off Bateman Street- Wonderful heritage neighbourhood, walk to town