Luxury Fairview - Classic. Curated. Captivating.

Entire home in Subiaco, Australia

  1. 6 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 3.5 baths
Rated 4.34 out of 5 stars.70 reviews
Hosted by Thomas
  1. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

Featured in

Australian Heritage Festival, April 2024
Inaugural Perth Art Weekend, August 2024

24-hour self check-in

Check yourself in with the key safe whenever you arrive.

Beautiful and walkable

This area is scenic and easy to get around.
Step into a heritage sanctuary where art, architecture, and ancestry converge. Curated interiors, stunning gardens, and refined luxury create a captivating, culturally rich escape in the heart of Subiaco—perfect for travelers seeking timeless elegance, inspiring design, and a truly extraordinary stay. Admire a nationally significant gallery of women artists in bespoke spaces designed for relaxation. Every moment at Fairview invites you to connect with heritage, creativity, and the art of living.

The space
This large, enchanting Federation Queen Anne villa is more than 110 years old and has a commanding position in Subiaco's historic Chester's estate.

It has been meticulously renovated over five years to a high standard to create spaces which are memorable and a joy to share moments with loved ones in.

This stately and gracious getaway is located just minutes away from the city, Kings Park and Subiaco's delightful cafe, shopping and dining experiences.

Perth's top cafes, bars and restaurants are located just 50 meters walk away on what locals call "The Paris End" of stylish must-see Rokeby Road in Subiaco.

Historic "Fairview" is named after a farm at Carrickalinga, a small coastal town about 60 km south of Adelaide on the Fleurieu Peninsula overlooking the stunning Gulf of St Vincent. This is where the home's second owner, John William Levi Pointon came from in 1895.

He sailed to Perth on his way to the Kalgoorlie goldfields to make his fortune. Short of cash, he found temporary employment with Perth's leading Department store Boan's Limited. He found the job so rewarding he spent the next 40 years with the retailer ending up as Warehouse Manager and then a Director.

"Fairview" is a rare and well-preserved example of a late gold boom period home.

Experience the soaring ceilings, exquisite stained glass windows and outstanding craftsmanship of this unique Queen Anne Federation home renovated to an extremely high standard.

The grace and charm of a bygone era come alive.

This generously sized home filled with precious antiques, artworks and rugs makes it an ideal family retreat.

Notable artists hanging at Fairview include original works by Subiaco local Murray Gill, edgy Andy Quilty, South Australian landscape artist Mary Wigg, Mandurah-based Deborah Zibah and Norwegian talent Lene Makwana.

In the master bedroom is a collection of nudes, including a beautiful sculpture by leading Perth sculptor Robert Hitchcock.

You'll never forget the luxury en-suite bathroom with deep volcanic bath and stunning lead light windows, polished floorboards and king-sized bed.

An unexpected pleasure is sitting on the front jarrah verandah overlooking the picture-perfect rose garden. The enormous entry and charming front living room are a cherished reminder of how they used to build homes with amazing historic leadlight by Arthur Clarke.

This is a well-loved family home so it has a classic charming, homely feel full of treasured antiques, original artwork and finely crafted Persian rugs.

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Note the outhouse conversion at the rear of the property called The Stallion Box is also an airbnb and is not included in this listing and must be booked separately.

You can follow this luxury tiny house on Insta @StallionBox

Guest access
You will have access to the whole main house. Note this does not include the self-contained free standing luxury tiny house at the rear of the estate called The Stallion Box. You can book this separately via the link to the Airbnb listing.

Access to this for guests is via a private rear entrance off the rear laneway.

There is parking in the driveway for two cars and ample street parking.

Subiaco was recently voted Australia's most livable city, and you can live this lifestyle as it is known as a walking suburb where you can walk easily to shops, bars, restaurants, cafes and parks.

A multitude of public transport is available.

This ranges from buses to trains.

Follow us on Insta @FairviewofSubiaco to enjoy the Subiaco lifestyle and learn more about this amazing property.

Other things to note
This house is most comfortable for six guests sleeping in three king sized beds and one double.

This stunning iconic mansion is one of Western Australia's most famous historic houses and has been featured in many architectural and design books and magazines.

It is full of antiques, original artwork and hand-knotted Persian rugs.

This is a family home with some personal items in cupboards and possible food in fridge and pantry.

There is another Airbnb Garden studio at the rear of the property, known as The Stallion Box, with its own private rear access which sleeps four people in a queen and two singles with its own kitchenette and private outdoor BBQ and courtyard. There are no shared outdoor spaces between the two properties unless you book both together.

Historic House Tours

Guided tours of the main house, Fairview are available on request or as part of The Australian Heritage Festival from April 18 to May 18 and the Perth Art Weekend, a three-day day curated program of exhibitions and events to engage with artists, curators, collectors and art professionals held in August.

The Stallion Box is also part of Open House Perth, an annual event that celebrates the best of architecture, design and the built environment in Perth and its surrounds. It gives visitors unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access to Perth’s best places and spaces.

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What this place offers

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Free parking on premises
Pets allowed

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighbourhood highlights

All of Subiaco's charming attractions are in easy walking distance such as restaurants, bars, parks, theaters and gardens.

Follow our two unique and different heritage properties on Instagram for the latest news:
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@StallionBox

Meet your host

Host
294 reviews
4.61 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
My work: CEO of my own Marketing, Public Relations and Public Speaking practice called 8M Media and Communications
I'm an international business speaker, author and consultant. I travel a lot so I know the value of a comfortable stay and local knowledge. I've lived in Subiaco for 30 years so I know all the secret spots the locals love. Everything from coffee at Boucla, a drink at Juanita's or a picnic in Kings Park are all just two minutes walk away. I love meeting people and my personal library is very extensive. I love renovating old houses and have a passion for conserving Perth's heritage. I have two properties available - the main house called "Fairview" and an architect designed outhouse conversion known as "The Stallion Box". You can follow both on Instagram @FairviewofSubiaco and @stallionbox. Book these together or separately depending on the size of your group. “I won’t promise you spick and span and sparkly,” says Thomas of the distinctive stay. “What I will promise you is an experience like no other—to recharge and revitalize your soul in an authentic 110-year old historic gentleman's mansion and heritage outhouse conversion!" “Today’s luxury travelers crave places with a personality that embraces their surroundings or tells a story and both "Fairview" and "The Stallion Box" do this with both style and history,” says Thomas. “If your taste in gardens, antiques and art is highly sophisticated, the unique design elements of "Fairview" and "The Stallion Box" will captivate and charm you when it comes to fusing comfort, space, and sense of place with a big dose of character," concludes Thomas. Follow Thomas on Instagram for more adventures and stories @thomas.murrell

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 pm
Checkout before 10:00 am
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm