{"Slug":"house-196-canning-highway-east-fremantle-wa-6158","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/house-196-canning-highway-east-fremantle-wa-6158","Address":"196 Canning Highway, East Fremantle, WA 6158","Suburb":"East Fremantle","State":"WA","Postcode":"6158","PropertyType":"House","Status":"Sold","Headline":null,"Description":"SOLD BY STEFANIE DOBRO, WHITE HOUSE PROPERTY PARTNERS - MULTIPLE OFFERSIn the early 20th century, stately homes for politicians, dignitaries, and merchant families lined the Richmond precinct – a reminder of the grandeur that once defined this gateway into old Fremantle town. Here is a fine example of that history, on a sprawling 884m2 block, just a walk away from the river, Richmond Primary, and vibrant precincts from Silas Street to George Street, with central Freo beyond.A return veranda wraps the beautiful c.1919 Federation façade, overlooking a gated garden of lawn, citrus, mango and more – with shady carob trees down the side that once supplied the giraffes at Perth Zoo. Inside, a magnificent entrance in black-and-white chequerboard introduces the grace and scale. Stained glass, high ceilings, intricate ceiling roses, decorative fireplaces, jarrah floors and sparkling chandeliers span four generous bedrooms with robes – as well as an impressive formal living with access to the veranda and dining.Walls of glass open out to the north, creating a light-filled atmosphere in the dining, adjacent to the main bathroom and laundry with separate WC. Opposite, the granite-topped kitchen overlooks the poolside alfresco, featuring neat appliances, bench seating, and a filtered water tap. Flowing outdoors, a leafy sanctuary for entertaining and outdoor dining awaits: palm-lined pool and spa, fruit trees including mulberry, fig, and almond, and a stretch of artificial lawn.A dropdown attic in the hallway for storage, solar hot water, and air-conditioning – complete the interiors, while outside, a long driveway comfortably parks a trailer, boat or caravan, with a double garage for good measure.Lovingly held for over twenty years, this is the type of home you settle into, raise a family, and enjoy every lifestyle amenity close by.Property Features: • Grand early 20th century Federation home in historic Richmond precinct, c.1919• Sprawling 884m2 block• Return veranda & classic façade overlooking gated, established gardens• Citrus, mango & mature carob trees• Grand entrance with black-and-white chequerboard flooring• Character features throughout: stained glass, high ceilings, ceiling roses, fireplaces, jarrah floors, chandeliers• Four generous bedrooms with robes• Elegant formal living with access to dining & veranda• Light-filled dining with north-facing glass & garden outlook• Main bathroom, laundry with separate WC• Granite kitchen with quality appliances, bench seating & filtered water• Outdoor entertaining with alfresco, pool & spa• Palm-lined setting with low-maintenance artificial lawn & fruit trees: fig, mulberry & almond• Dropdown attic storage• Solar hot water & air-conditioning (reverse-cycle + evaporative)• Long driveway with space for boat, caravan or trailer plus double garage• Held for over 20 years in a family-friendly pocket• Walk to the river, Richmond Primary, Silas Street & George Street precincts, with central Fremantle minutes away• School Catchment: East Fremantle Primary School, John Curtin College Of The ArtsFor more information please call Exclusive Selling Agent Stefanie Dobro from White House Property Partners on 0409 229 115.Council Rates: $3,108.39 per annum (approx)Water Rates: $1,710.84 per annum (approx)","YearBuilt":null,"LandArea":null,"Price":{"Currency":"AUD","Amount":null,"Display":"$1,925,000"},"Bedrooms":"4","Bathrooms":"1","Parking":"2","Features":[{"Name":"Bedrooms","Value":"4"},{"Name":"Bathrooms","Value":"1"},{"Name":"Carports","Value":"2"},{"Name":"Area","Value":"884 m²"}],"Inspections":[],"Auctions":[],"TimeZone":"AUS Eastern Standard Time","Latitude":-32.04061852,"Longitude":115.7682417,"Agent":{"Name":"Stefanie  Dobro","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/agent/stefanie-dobro"},"Agency":{"Name":"White House Property Partners - EAST FREMANTLE","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/agency/white-house-property-partners-east-fremantle"},"CreatedAt":"2026-04-21T06:55:05.0867429","UpdatedAt":"2026-09-26T10:16:56.6366667"}