21 Herbert Street

North Fremantle WA 6159

FOR SALE BY SUBJECT TO FINANCE AUCTION ON SATURDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2022 AT 11AM*SUBJECT TO FINANCE AND CASH BUYERS BOTH WELCOME TO BID | ALL BUYERS WILL NEED TO PRE-REGISTER TO BID AT THE AUCTIONDEPOSIT $30,000| FINANCE APPROVAL DUE 28 DAYS FROM AUCTION | SETTLEMENT 30 or 60 DAYS FROM AUCTIONOffered for the first time in 51 years, here you can build your dream home with ocean views or renovate and extend this sweet cottage with this rare opportunity to secure a block on one of North Fremantle's most sought-after heritage streets. With land in North Fremantle at a premium, this 412sqm block represents an exciting chance to buy a sizeable block with development potential on a heritage street - the kind of property that does not come along often, with a very small amount of land in the North Fremantle peninsular available for building. While charming Herbert Street is made up largely of heritage-protected residences, number 21 is not included on the register, meaning with council permission you could build anew if desired. With the block located on the elevated side of Herbert Street, there is scope for a modern two or three storey design that would capture the beautiful ocean vista to the west. Built in the 1940s, this existing brick and weatherboard cottage is quaint, yet liveable and rentable. Those with a talent for seeing the potential in an older home will love the scope this little three bedroom cottage offers. Built of weatherboard, brick and tile, the house has been deeply loved by its previous owner and has delightful features of its era within, including high ceilings with beautiful cornicing and stunning detailing, solid timber doors, picture lines, a brick fireplace, leadlight windows and internal doors, and original jarrah floorboards beneath the carpets, just waiting to be polished up for a new lease on life. The home's original front veranda has been bricked in to create a weatherproof front room, but could be removed to reveal the bones of the original home, showing off its weatherboard front facade and leadlight front window. At the front of the home is a good-sized lounge room, with double leadlight doors connecting to the light-filled dining room with south-facing window. The kitchen is central, connecting to a closed-in veranda at the back that could be removed to create a modern open-plan living extension. The original home encompasses two bedrooms, while the rear addition encompasses a small sleepout. While dated, the bathroom is clean. There is a separate toilet at the back of the home. The property offers off-street parking along the side of the house, with a driveway that stretches up to the sizeable back garden with shed. With McCabe Memorial Park and playground at one end and culminating in a cul-de-sac at the other, Herbert Street is a sought-after road close to all the best North Fremantle has to offer, yet whisper quiet. Minutes to Leighton Beach and a pleasant stroll to the Swan River and its walking trails, the house is also a short walk to the Queen Victoria Street precinct, where popular cafes and neighbourhood hotspots including Propeller, Mrs Brown Bar, Habitue, Flipside Burgers, Brucetown and Piggy Food Co, while stores within walking distance include the award-winning Old Bridge Cellars, The Black Truffle, Wise Child Wine Store, Port City Cycles and a multitude of boutiques, antique stores and amenities. This is a wonderful location that will appeal to couples, singles, downsizers or families wanting to make the most of the lifestyle North Fremantle has to offer. Families will particularly love the ease of living here; with the home walking distance to playgrounds and parks including Gilbert Fraser Reserve, North Fremantle Primary School, a renowned childcare centre, cycling and walk paths, and the local skate park. Opportunities like this don't come along often in North Fremantle - come and see the possibilities in this property for yourself.Features:- Elevated block with potential for ocean views- Demolish or renovate and extend the existing home- Situated on one of North Fremantle's premier streetsRates & Local Information:Water Rates: $1305.28 (2022/23)City of Fremantle Council Rates: $2232.50 (2022/23)Zoning: R25Primary School Catchment: North Fremantle Primary SchoolSecondary School Catchment: Shenton College, John Curtin College of the Arts, Melville Senior High School & Fremantle College* PLEASE NOTE:1. The owner reserves the right to sell the property prior to the Auction.2. 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.For more information please contact Sarah Bourke on 0474 310 500.