1898-built West Australian police cottages ready for next chapter

Three heritage-listed terrace cottages which formed part of the original North Fremantle Police Station complex, have hit the market for the first time in more than 125 years.Built circa 1898 in a classic Victorian Georgian style, the police residences served as the sergeants and constables quarters, forming part of the original Police Station complex, which also included the station, a lock-up and horse stables.Located at 213, 215 and 217 Queen Victoria Street, North Fremantle, the limestone cottages were designed by W.H. Illingworth of the Public Works Department and were built during the Western Australian’s port city of Fremantle’s gold rush era.Cottages forming part of the original North Fremantle Police Station complex have hit the market for the first time in more than 125 years. Picture: realestate.com.au/buyDating back to the early days of the Swan River Colony, the Queen Victoria Street site was part of Fremantle’s boom during the gold rush, where North Fremantle developed into a vibrant town centre with strong community character.The former Sergeant's Quarters at 213 Queen Victoria Street features a two-bedroom layout with fireplaces and an original Metter’s stove.The li...