U5, Bellevue Tce, Fremantle WA 6160

Built in 1897 for a ship's captain, this stone terrace home is pure Fremantle. Thick limestone walls, tuckpointed brick, and an impressive set of tall triple windows facing the veranda combine to create the classic street presence of a home full of atmosphere. High ceilings, large rooms, a grand arched hallway, and an elevated rear deck above treed courtyard gardens all add to the charm. This is a very special neighbourhood, lined with historic homes - a little one-way street offering a sense of both privacy and community.

Beyond the stone and picket fence and the jarrah veranda, the home opens to a striking sense of space: a long, extra-wide hallway with the honey-coloured floorboards of the 19th century Oregon timber found throughout the original part of the home. Three large, gracious rooms open from the hallway, with fireplaces, picture rails, double-hung sash windows and ornate ceiling roses among the features. The hallway opens up to an atmospheric living room complete with wood-fired stove, leading through to the air-conditioned dine-in kitchen: granite tops, five-burner gas cooktop, ample cabinetry above and below, and a hatch in the floor leading down to the wine cellar. The bathroom is modern and simply stylish, with a freestanding bath, subway tiling, and a vanity topped with engineered stone.

A leafy outlook invites you to step through the French doors to the deck - a lovely spot to relax and entertain, set above a garden with high vine-covered walls, mature trees, and a paved area for outdoor dining. The elevation also offers the bonus of plenty of undercroft storage.