8 Ameling Rise, Fremantle WA 6160

4 BED 4 BATH PLUS STUDY & SELF CONTAINED STUDIO LEVEL (5TH BED/ HOME OFFICE WITH SEPARATE ENTRY/ AIR BNB*)

This spectacular award-winning home melds its formidable, 4-storey glory into an impressive rockface of solid limestone, sitting 6 metres above street level with easy access via internal lift to all levels. Cavernous, barrel-vaulted, (recycled brick) ceilings, jarrah floors, polished plaster & limestone walls and breathtaking harbour views coexist with highly efficient passive solar ideals. The meticulous design and flexible floor plan will appeal to MultiGen living.

Evoking the magnificent appeal of a luxury fortress-style villa set high above the Mediterranean coast - the original owners went to pain-staking effort to clad the exterior facade in reclaimed limestone stonework, while organic, ochre-hued Kimberley stone was sourced for the commanding stairway to the lofty entrance.

Picture-frame windows above the front door offer hints of an ethereal grand chandelier extending from a glass pyramid above - and once inside, reveals a light-drenched void down the central spine of the stairwell & lift shaft.

A pivotal moment for the original owner (the son of 'Snowy' Fleet of the Easybeats) was his visits to the iconic Beatles music venue - The Cavern - which was the inspiration behind the barrel-vaulted brick ceilings. The ceilings run in perpendicular fashion throughout the home, which is a rare design detail of any measure.

Emphasis on a highly a functional floorplan was also paramount. A fully independent & self-contained studio apartment, with lift & external stair access, occupies the mezzanine floor above the garage: Framed in half-moon feature windows & louvered shutters, and fitted with a designer kitchenette, teak benchtops, timber ceilings and a travertine-clad bathroom, this luxury zone offers the perfect guest retreat or generational living option.

The spacious secondary bedrooms, each with timber-framed (opaque glass inlaid) built-ins, occupy the first-floor zone, inclusive of an inviting lounge or theatre room which is framed in stacker doors to a sunny west-facing terrace, intended for easy entertaining with built-in seating, a pizza oven & charcoal grill enjoy stunning ocean views beyond. Underfloor heating throughout the entire first level, is an added bonus.

A light-filled library or office, furnished with custom-made timber furniture, features a huge picture-frame window highlighting the exterior staircase, while a generous master-suite option, inclusive of an integrated bed head & dressing room, enjoys balcony views and a light-drenched ensuite with floor-to-ceiling travertine tiles and a huge walk-in, rain head shower.

As expected, the top floor is an absolute showstopper. Surrounded by glass louvered windows and a wall of stacker doors to meld with the outdoor spendour, this is where views to over the treetops, and out to the harbour and offshore islands; city lights & the iconic Ferris wheel beyond and the daily spectacular sunsets, are at their optimal best. This breezy open-plan zone is anchored by a huge waterfall edge Essastone island bench, dark lacquered cabinetry & a clever, open-layout scullery. Quality appliances include a 6-burner ILVE stove/cooker & Miele dishwasher.

Also on the top floor, the main master suite enjoys equally commanding balcony views of the sunrise over Norfolk Pines and the rooftops beyond. Replicating the master option below, it's extra features include heated towel rails and an additional walk-in-robe.

Other features include a twin automatic lower-ground garage, inclusive of a storage room and spacious wine cellar, full security system and translucent internal windows.

This is one of Fremantle's most iconic home designs with a timeless aesthetic that will endure a lifetime. Central to all the attractions and conveniences of the Port City, this highly coveted property is also walking distance to excellent primary schools, public transport and of course, our wonderful beaches.

- Bespoke award-winning home by Fleet & Beck building company
- Passive solar design principles and solar panels
- Excellent natural cross ventilation & insulation
- Stunning (exterior) stairway entrance, *Kimberley stone pavers (also fitted to windowsills)
- Limestone interior walls, recycled brick barrel vaulted ceilings
- Translucent interior glass
- Venetian polished plaster feature walls
- Spectacular internal stairwell void, magnificent glass feature chandelier, glass pyramid apex, open-tread timber & glass-framed staircase
- Jarrah floors throughout, plush carpet in bedrooms
- Self-contained apartment (mezzanine level), independent external access, designer kitchenette, Lofra oven, teak benchtops, luxury travertine bathroom, stone benchtops
- Top floor open plan living, kitchen & dining, louvred glass windows throughout, breathtaking harbour views, stacker doors
- Designer main kitchen, Essastone benchtops, waterfall edge (huge) island, press-to-open drawers, cherrywood lacquered cabinetry, ILVE 6-burner stove/cooker, Miele dishwasher, open-plan scullery
- Two master bedroom options, (ceiling-to-floor) travertine tiled bathrooms, rain shower heads, balcony access, stunning views & dressing rooms (one with heated flooring, the other with heated towel rail & extra walk-in robe)
- Spacious (first floor) secondary bedrooms, timber-framed opaque glass-inlaid built-ins
- First floor theatre room or lounge room, sunny terrace access (stacker doors) with built-in seating, pizza oven & hot plate (stunning views)
- Central lift to all floors
- Solid timber entry pivot door
- Entrance study, custom-designed timber furniture, picture frame window
- Huge laundry, protected drying court access
- Designer secondary bathroom, tub, engineered stone bench-tops, walk-in (rain head) shower, ceiling-to-floor travertine tiles
- Powder room
- Below-ground custom built 700 bottle wine cel

Features include: Study