Lenaville
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Lenaville. This could well be Fremantle's most glorious and historic home, with a history pre-dating the gold rush and from a time when there were less than 9000 people in Perth and Fremantle combined. The home is brimming with rare features created by craftsmen from the original settlement of Fremantle whose skills have long been forgotten.
Whilst retaining these original features and fine architecture, the residence has been lovingly maintained over many decades to now represent a home that is as comfortable and stylish as any modern home.
Built in a more rustic, country style than those houses built after the gold rush period, this home has an honest appeal that is seldom found. Filled with charm and a homely warmth, you soon appreciate the property's heritage, which is marked by spacious rooms with soaring ceilings, floorboards the width of shoe boxes, handmade ceiling roses and friezes, and hand carved mantelpieces all of which were probably crafted by those serving time just down the road in Fremantle Prison, courtesy of Her Majesty Queen Victoria. After all, the original owner, Henry Blinco, was the Chief Warder of the prison.
Although currently configured with 2 bedrooms, the property has the scale to allow for adjustments in the accommodation according to desire (please see floor plan). Completely separate from the main house, there is the shop, which is fully self-contained with its own bathroom and kitchen facilities. There is also an out-building that has its own WC and could quite easily be transformed into another self-contained unit.
To the outside of the property, a wide verandah wraps around the whole of the second level, allowing views to the ocean on one side and overlooking the pretty courtyard garden on the other. The garden is very private and secluded with high walls all around, giving a secret garden' feel with plenty of cool shade provided by the mature trees, including a spectacular fig tree that's laden with fruit every summer.
The property is conveniently located just a stroll's distance from Fremantle's town center and is close to plenty of other amenities including parks, swimming pool, the river, beaches, train station, ferries and Fremantle Arts Center. Everything you need is nearby.
5 working fireplaces
Multiple cellars
Double-glazing
Fresh water well
Separate shop/offices'
Ocean views
Double carport
Out-house with plumbing
886 sqm land holding
