HOUSE, 358 SOUTH TERRACE

Statement of Significance

House, 358 South Terrace, is a typical timber and tile single storey house dating from c 1897. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

358 South Terrace is a single storey timber and tile house constructed in the Victorian Georgian style of Architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with brick-look fibre cement sheeting. The roof is hipped and clad with tiles. The verandah is under a separate tiled roof with additional aluminium awning. The symmetrical front façade has a central front door with a modern decorative security screen, flanked on either side by fixed pane and hopper windows with iron security grills. There is a chimney evident. The house is situated at street level. There is a low level brick wall to the front boundary line.

History

House, 358 South Terrace was built between 1895 and 1900. In 1901/02, the cottage was owned by S Danes and occupied by Henry Ranford, an inspector.

By 1930/31, Blanche Powell was the owner and occupier of the cottage. At this time, it was addressed 180 Mandurah Road.

A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows a weatherboard house set well back from the street with a full length front verandah and centrally located front path. There were verandahs at the rear and an attached galvanised iron outbuilding. There was also a large weatherboard building located in the back corner of the yard.

Edward & Jean Parry owned and occupied House, 358 South Terrace in the 1950s and 1960s. By 1981, it was owned by the Pozzobon family.

This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment of Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent mostly clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability).
Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining.
(These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

Uses

Historic Themes

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