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House- 37 CONGDON STREET

Author

Town of Cottesloe

Place Number

07843
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Location

37 Congdon St Cottesloe

Location Details

Local Government

Cottesloe

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1930

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 30 Sep 1995 Category 3

Category 3

Significant as an Individual Building. Retain and conserve if possible: endeavour to conserve the significance of the place through the provisions of the Town Planning Scheme. Photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

A well made interwar house with the facade at least substantially intact. There was substantial grov^h in S
Cottesloe in the interwar years. This is part of that legacy.

Physical Description

An interwar bungalow with Californian overtones such as the characteristic large timber and stucco front
gable.The roof of terracotta tiles has finials to the north facing gable and gablet. The walls are
tuckpointed red brick in stretcher bond to eye level with pebbledash above. The casement window wraps
around the corner of the house. The timber-floored verandah has battered pebbledash piers and square
wooden posts. On the north side there is also a slatted timber railing. The chimney stacks are tall and
battered with pebbledash finish and terracotta pots. A porthole window with stained glass is near the
front door. An extension to rear of the house is of a later date.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity good
Modifications additions to rear

Condition

Fair

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War California Bungalow

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof TILE Aluminium Tile
Wall TILE Ceramic Tile

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Land allocation & subdivision

Creation Date

09 Jun 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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