61 Solomon Street

Fremantle WA 6160

Built in 1894, 61 Solomon Street is a magnificent Grade 3 Heritage-Listed residence that presides over some of the most impressive views in Fremantle. Exquisitely extended and refurbished in 1996, it has since been maintained and enhanced to provide the most perfect of family homes. With 3 beautiful bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 grand living areas, a separate studio, a large garage/workshop and a glorious pool set amidst romantically landscaped gardens, there's nothing more you could want!The house graces Solomon Street with its tall, majestic chimney, bullnose verandah and 3 second-storey dormer windows, each with its own timber finial. The original home was embellished to the highest standard of the day and has outstanding features such as triple sash windows with stained glass, internal arches and a remarkably grand entrance hall. Both the original and additional stonework are beautifully crafted, and every classic feature has been created or restored with an exquisite attention to detail. The impressive exterior is only the beginning - the more you see of this home the more impressed you will be! The majestic entry, with ornate plaster detailing and etched glass framing the front door, has the height and breadth to make a perfect picture gallery. There's a beautiful, big bedroom on either side of the entry, each with its original fireplace. There's even a second fireplace in the ensuite of the grander bedroom, along with a claw-foot bath. This room also has its own exquisite archway to an additional sitting area, perfect for reading by the beautiful front window. Beyond the bedrooms, light streams down a grand timber staircase with turned balustrading from a tall, sash window. A uniquely practical laundry with outdoor access is tucked away to the left, while the stunning kitchen opens to the right. The back wall of the original house borders the kitchen, which is a clever blend of ancient and modern. Cool, black bench tops and elegant country-style cabinetry, a Paul Bocuse range and a walk-in pantry are just some of the many features that make this room a heritage masterpiece. The kitchen and the gracious dining room are interconnected by exquisite shelving, which is as practical as it is beautiful. The dining room has views through French doors over the verandah to the lovely gardens. Next, through a pair of tall, arched double doors, the lounge room makes a truly stunning statement. The giant stone mantel of the fireplace takes centre stage, with its custom, padded fire screen for sitting up close to a blaze. A curving bank of windows sits beneath a half-dome ceiling with a view towards the most romantic pool house studio you've ever seen.Upstairs, the journey continues in many directions. Over three different levels, the upper floors combine a set of rooms: the magnificent main bedroom suite with ensuite, walk-in robe and a fabulous, high balcony. There's a turret-style study with commanding views, while below, a cosy snug with an entrance almost hidden in the wall panel. The main bedroom suite is as grand and luxurious as you would expect from a home of this quality, but its greatest and most enviable beauty is the panoramic ocean view across the city and out to the islands. With so much to appreciate in the main house, you might be forgiven a second take as you step out to the garden. The heritage-style verandah has space for the biggest of family gatherings. The stunning gardens and pool, with a fountain flowing over natural rock, together with the comfortable, informal pool-house, will be the stuff that family summer memories are made of. To complete the picture, a double garage with workshop, a long, wide driveway for visitor-parking behind electric gates and a second entrance from the driveway, makes this one of Fremantle's very finest homes. The Dress-Circle location of Solomon Street is befitting of this gorgeous residence, and it provides all the lifestyle benefits of being close to Central Fremantle, while retaining the tranquillity of a quiet, leafy street. Viewings are by appointment only so please register your interest to view this magnificent home.