Hope Residence (fmr)

Statement of Significance

The place has aesthetic value as a large and well maintained Federation Bungalow style residence built of brick and tile that features many original details.

The place has historic value for its association with the establishment and development of this area of West Leederville for professional men and their families in the early 20th century.

The place has historic value for its association with Percy George Samuel Hope, an influential figure in the development of town planning in Western Australia in the early 20th century.

The place has social value for its demonstration of the scale and form of housing for professional men and their families in the early 20th century.

Physical Description

Substantial Federation Queen Anne house of brick and tile construction located on a corner lot. The design of the house takes full advantage of its location with three principal elevations to the street along Blencowe Street, Ruislip Street and the intersection of the two roads.

The house is of red brick construction with rendered detailing, terracotta tiled roofs and decorative redbrick and rendered chimneys. The roof is a complex form of hips and gablets with a later addition dormer. The gables are lined with battened fibro panelling. The verandah extends around the front of the house, positioned under the eaves.

The house has been extended to the rear which does not impact on the presentation of the house.

History

The Municipalities of Leederville and North Perth were incorporated into the City of Perth in November 1914. As part of the amalgamation some of the road names were rationalised to avoid confusion. Northwood Street was formerly Monger Street, and Ruislip Street was formerly Ruby Street.

This area of West Leederville had been approved for subdivision as residential lots in 1901. There is no information to suggest the lots were occupied in any form until purchased by Percy George Samuel Hope (1885-1979) partner in firm Hope & Klem influential planners and surveyors. Percy Hope married Catherine Dickson in 1913 and this residence was the couple's first family home. The couple had three children and lived at this place until the late 1920s. No details of the architect or builder of this place have been found in the current research.

Hope & Klem were significant in the development of town planning in Western Australia and particularly influential in the creation of urban plans on garden suburb principles that were significant in the planning of Floreat and City Beach within the Town of Cambridge.

Aerial photographs indicate that the form and extent of the original residence can still be determined although additions have been undertaken in 1998, 2006 and 2013.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: Moderate

Condition

Excellent

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