24 Ord Street

Fremantle WA 6160

Up on the ridge that rises to Monument Hill is a rare group of significant stone residences: splendid two-storey homes looking to the ocean and the harbour. Monaro is a particularly fine example, built in the 1890s in the Federation filligree style. The gracious interiors encompass vast rooms, very high ceilings, an impressive central staircase, and tall double-hung sash windows welcoming the light and the views. Graceful sheoaks amid beautifully planned gardens offer a restful green setting, framing the delicate ironwork and elevated verandahs that give this home such a remarkable presence. The wide entrance hall sets the scene for the epic scale of the elegant jarrah-floored rooms at the front of the home: the grand lounge with a lovely bay window framing the garden, and across the hall is the second living or formal dining, flooded with northern light. It flows through to the modern kitchen and casual dining, in two zones marked by a central island, and featuring fine appliances and shaker-style white cabinetry. The bathroom/laundry nearby is also sleek and spacious, and you can step out from the kitchen to the sheltered alfresco paved in travertine. A restored underground limestone cellar awaits, ready to be fitted out to store your treasured wine collection.Up the stately jarrah staircase is the air-conditioned second level, with original floors of Baltic pine, and an arched landing opening to the wide upper verandah. Sunsets are spectacular, with long views over heritage streetscapes to the ocean, islands and harbour. There are four expansive bedrooms upstairs, including one with French doors to the verandah and shelving in place for a library space. In the bathroom, a cast iron freestanding bath and floors of timber and marble mosaic add character. More indoor-outdoor flow on the upper level embraces an eastern terrace, looking out to a magnificent old gum tree which is a spectacular feature of the landscaped gardens and series of paved areas at the rear of the home. A curved timber door in a stone wall offers access to the back gardens from the side entry off Knutsford Street, where parking behind automatic gates accommodates three vehicles.Walk to schools, shopping, restaurants, museums and galleries, or take a little stroll further up the hill to the green space of the Monument. This is outstanding cityside living, in the historic splendour of "Monaro".Property Features:- Landmark 1890s two-storey stone home up on the ridge- Sweeping views of ocean, islands, port- Impressive historic features, upper and lower verandahs- Screened by beautifully designed gardens and mature trees- Vast rooms, decorative fireplaces, bay windows, jarrah and pine floors- Very high ceilings, restored limestone cellar, formal and informal dining- Flexible spaces for library, office, fifth bedroom- Modern white kitchen, fresh and finely equipped, Miele and Fisher and Paykel appliances, reverse osmosis water filtration system- Magnificent central jarrah stair, air-conditioned second level- Travertine-floored alfresco at rear, amid landscaped gardens- Secure parking for 3 cars behind automated gates off Knutsford St- Secure welded bike rack for 3 bikes - Finalist, WA Heritage Awards- Walk to schools, Monument, shopping, dining, entertainment- School Catchment: Fremantle Primary School & East Fremantle Primary School, John Curtin College of The ArtsFor more information please call Exclusive Selling Agent Stefanie Dobro from White House Property Partners on 0409 229 115.Council Rates: $4,077.58 per annum (approx)Water Rates: $2,055.60 per annum (approx)