One of the finest in the historic West End,the highly sought Heritage Precinct in the Port City. Surrounded by the best cafes, boutiques, galleries and museums. A tiny stroll to magnificent Bather’s Beach, Fishing Boat Harbour, Royal Perth Yacht Club Annexe and The Marina. A more pivotal, more exciting lifestyle location you would be hard pressed to find.

Built in 1894 for the father of West Australian shipping, Captain James Lilly,The Lilly Buildings retain many original period features such as soaring 4 metre ceilings, tall sash windows, decorative cornices and wide jarrah floorboards. It has since enjoyed sensitive refurbishments and continued restoration to bring it into the new millennium as a luxurious private residence.

Originally two substantial apartments which are now connected, this property is spectacular and one of the largest we’ve seen at more than 500 square metres, retaining the most wonderful ambience. Stylish and welcoming, a true oasis in the centre of the city.

A set of whimsical ponds punctuate the entrance and take you into the impressive reception/living of ballroom proportions. It features colossal ceilings , exposed stone walls, massive jarrah floors, LED mood lighting and the grand central fireplace.

Supersized recessed doors take you through to the designer kitchen with island bench, breakfast or drinks bar, full height beech timber panelling, stainless steel bench tops and splashbacks, separate fridge and freezer, duel gas and electric stovetops, walk in pantry and endless storage, including a 50 bottle wine rack.

The dining room could seat 30 people. Two chandeliers hang from soaring ceilings with decorative cornices. Two fireplaces bookend the room, with large steel frame glass doors and windows running the entire rear wall. These open onto a sunny, travertine stone courtyard with built in BBQ, water feature and easy care garden bed. Surrounded by heritage buildings and huge trees, the courtyard is an amazingly peaceful, quiet and private place.

An adjoining family room also has views of the courtyard. This cosy area has large windows and a third Jetmaster fire. Like the kitchen and dining areas, travertine tiles cover the floor.

Upstairs via the main staircase are original timber, close- battened ceilings and 150mm pine floorboards, plus many more original features such as sash windows, shutters and high skirting boards.

The master suite is seriously massive, with a sumptuous bedroom, shuttered windows, timber flooring and a balcony with views of the surrounding historic rooftops from the Fremantle Port to the Esplanade Park. There is a deluxe travertine ensuite, drenched in natural light with, spa bath, double vanity, large shower and separate WC. A generous walk in robe with full length mirrors, shoe rack, dressing table and large recessed ornament spaces complete what is a very luxurious bedroom suite that will delight the most discerning buyer, least of all its own gymnasium in an adjoining room filled with morning sunshine and a private leafy balcony – the perfect place to practice pilates, yoga or meditation. There are two more bedrooms, both with walk in robes and both with direct access to their own central bathroom, also with marble and travertine features.

So far, we’ve covered what is essentially one of two apartments. The south apartment’ is another large two and three storey space. It provides enormous opportunities to either enjoy it as part of the main residence, to separate it partially or create a wholly separate second home.

At ground level, this apartment has its own street access into what is now used as an attractive art studio and gallery. Picture rails and dado shelves line this well-lit room, which is serviced by a powder room and two smaller storage rooms. Upstairs there is a living room and a further three bedrooms with BIR’s, a third balcony, and a playful Scandinavian pine bathroom with freestanding cast iron claw foot bath, double shower, separate WC and sauna.

Generous off street car parking is well planned behind secure automatic gates, with four car spaces allocated to the property. The current owners also lease the adjoining woolshed, which accommodates up to 16 cars, or a mixture of boats, caravans, or extra storage. If you are interested in boating, the Royal Perth Yacht Club (Fremantle Annexe) is only a short walk away. Arrange a pen and enjoy boating from this rare location.

This beautiful home forms an important part of Fremantle’s historic West End fabric. The property is a one of a kind – unrepeatable, irreplaceable and breathtaking. Its location between Esplanade Park, Fishing Boat Harbour,Bathers Beach,The Port and the heritage streetscapes of Fremantle, offers a lifestyle that is possibly unmatched in WA or in fact anywhere in Australia.