2/61 High Street

Fremantle WA 6160

Everything is on a grand scale in this two-level home created inside one of Fremantle's historic landmarks. Rising from the corner of Pakenham Street, the decorative facade of a gold-boom era building wraps around a magnificent apartment-style residence with indoor-outdoor living and 360 degree views. With four-metre ceilings, three living areas, two connected outdoor terraces, and lofty windows everywhere to welcome the light, this is a highly unusual and very desirable home among the beautifully intact streetscapes of the West End.Enter through grand doors off High Street and the hushed ambience is immediately striking: a broad hallway with original tiling, chandeliers and a leadlight window above the extraordinary jarrah staircase. Through a glossy black door above, the home unfolds with a generous, airy feeling: foyer, living room, and long open-plan kitchen flowing to dining and living spaces, all surrounded by splendid rows of tall windows to the north and west. Ornate original fireplaces, shutters to filter light, granite tops in the kitchen, the warm patina of timber floors, and those incredibly high ceilings, all combine to create wonderful atmosphere. The large master bedroom features a simply elegant en-suite bathroom and the very extensive storage which is a real feature throughout the home.Upstairs is another north-facing living area, also perfect for a TV room or library, opening to the northern deck outside. Four bedrooms (one an ideal study) also open to the outdoors, making the most of the breezy elevation and the view. Tucked behind the parapet at the top of the building, the northern deck is over two levels, for lounging and dining. The view is all around: the cranes of the port, the tall pines of the Esplanade, and the ocean over to Garden Island. A western walkway connects to another deck to the south, offering more fascinating vistas over the landscape. Also on this level is a brand new bathroom with bath, a large laundry, and more extensive storage everywhere.The location is sensational: cafes, restaurants, museums, galleries, the beach, parkland and the train are all a walk away, with the exclusivity of the West End tucked away from the city centre bustle. The entry is private, with the front hallway shared with just one other apartment, and gated vehicle entry off Packenham Street offers parking for at least two cars.History, space, light, views, comfort, flexibility and irreplaceable atmosphere: this is a remarkable opportunity.- Grand apartment style home in iconic historic building- Indoor-outdoor living; ocean, island and port vistas- Gracious period features, very high ceilings, original fireplaces- Three living areas, fourth bedroom or study, extensive storage- Granite-topped kitchen, elegant contemporary bathrooms, large laundry- Impressive heritage entry, magnificent jarrah stair, gated parking- Upstairs bedrooms and living all flow to rooftop terraces- Beautiful natural light, air-conditioned, quiet and secure- Walk to everything: beach, park, train, restaurants, galleries4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 2 carsCouncil Rates: Approx. $5,877.46 per annumWater Rates: Approx. $1,838.77 per annumStrata Rates: Approx. $2,500.00 per quarterPlease call Michael Harries on 0434 076 229 for further details