13 Corkhill Street

North Fremantle WA 6159

Homes rarely come up for sale in this secluded, sought-after riverside pocket of North Fremantle, and it's not difficult to see why. Set on a quiet street with a charming village feel, this timeless European-inspired home is just metres from the river's edge, with walkway access to a locally loved neighbourhood secret - private Harvey Beach - just around the corner.Built-in 2002 the double brick home has four bedrooms and multiple living spaces set over two storeys, and a layout that offers fantastic versatility.The handsome exterior was designed to have a timeless appeal, with a distinctly European-inspired design influence. A classic taupe and white colour scheme has been teamed with Juliet balconies, elegant tall windows and a pretty front balcony. Mature Mediterranean gardens feature olive trees and clipped hedges and complement the home's classic looks. The corner block location gives the home an abundance of natural light throughout and views across the charming streets, yet the thoughtful design and mature olive trees give each internal space a feeling of privacy and calm.The portico entry was designed for style and security, with black wrought iron gates to a portico opening up to double doors and a capacious entry. Beautiful travertine floors complemented by white walls and high ceilings offer a perfect canvas for both classic and contemporary interior decor.To the left is the formal lounge, a comfortable room with custom-designed Hamptons-style bookcases. Opposite the formal lounge is the formal dining, an inviting space with abundant natural light and enough space for a future lift to be installed. The hallway flows into the light-filled open-plan kitchen, living and dining overlooking the back garden with alfresco entertaining area.The heart of the home is the classic and spacious kitchen, with taupe Caesarstone benchtops, a breakfast bar, large walk-in pantry and appliance cabinet. Two sets of sliding doors open up the light-filled dining and living area to the alfresco, creating scope for easy indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. The alfresco area has a remote-controlled louvered roof and is softened by beautiful bougainvillea and hoya plants growing up the walls. Potted lemon trees complement the courtyard gardens relaxing Mediterranean-inspired ambience. The garden has easy access to a double garage with storage space. The back garden has a gate with access to Direction Way, a curved street that takes one down to the locals' secret access to Harvey Beach. Upstairs is a landing large enough to offer perfect scope as a study, home office, teenage retreat or children's play area. This room offers access to the front balcony, where the owner loves to sit with a book.Branching off the landing area are the four bedrooms. The three minor bedrooms are all double-sized and share a family bathroom, while the main suite is particularly spacious, with an open, calming ambience, river glimpses, a walk-in robe and flow-on ensuite. With numerous living areas and good separation between the upper floor bedrooms and downstairs living spaces, the home offers versatility for different types of buyers, including families, executive couples and retirees looking for an easy and secure lock-up-and-leave. Heritage walking trails, North Fremantle Primary School, Gilbert Fraser Reserve and North Fremantle Train Station are within easy walking distance. Popular local spots including Propeller, Mrs Browns, Habitue, Ooh Coffee and with just an easy stroll over the bridge you can be in Fremantle or at Zephyr Cafe for a riverside meal.With its enviable location, looks and lovely calming feel, this special home won't last long. Features:- Formal lounge and formal dining - European-inspired elevation- Alfresco entertaining area with remote-controlled louvres- Multi-purpose upstairs landing for study, home office or children's play space- Low-maintenance gardens and fully secure- Solar roof panels- Reverse-cycle air-conditioning to upper floor and split system to ground- Spacious light-filled main suite- Three double-sized minor bedrooms- Travertine floors and high ceilingsRates & Local Information:Water Rates: $1765.81 (2021/22) City of Fremantle Council Rates: $4,077.90 (2021/22)Zoning: R25Primary School: North Fremantle Primary School Secondary School: Melville Senior High School, John Curtin College of the Arts, Fremantle College & Shenton College For more information please contact Sarah Bourke on 0474 310 500.*PLEASE NOTE while every effort has been made to ensure the given information is correct at the time of listing, this information is provided for reference only and is subject to change.