Fremantle

Offered by expressions of interest and for the first time in over two decades, this single storey rubble limestone, with brick quoined, property was originally built as a residence in approximately 1897 and is a prime example of late Victorian Georgian style architecture. Still with original features including its corrugated iron clad steeply pitched hipped roof (recently replaced), fireplaces and old-world charm, the property has been in careful hands of a local custodian. 16 Essex Street has aesthetic and historic significance as a rare example of residential development in the Old Port City of the West End Conservation Area of Fremantle dating from the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. After initial consultation with the City of Fremantle’s Planning and Heritage Departments the site offers a significant development opportunity (subject to council approval) in the City’s Heart for tourism accommodation or alike, whilst working with and retaining the original circa 1897 structure of the property. This property is of social significant as evidenced by its classification by the National Trust and its strong central location continues to have cultural significance today, which can be further maximized in its rebirth as a development site for tourism and accommodation or simply a canny investment and landholding. The original residence comprising of four (4) rooms, all with fireplaces, high ceilings and original jarrah floorboards is further complemented by extra rooms at the rear built in the 1960’s and which offer no heritage value or status but an opportunity as office accommodation whilst you plan and apply for your development. The property currently has off street parking bays for approximately six (6) cars and is offered with vacant possession. Zoning is City Centre Land Use. Parking Approx. 6 car spaces Area 431 m2 Please call Kyle on 0404 883 689 for more information and to arrange an inspection with fair prior notice.