House

Statement of Significance

The place is a tuck pointed red brick and corrugated metal roofed dwelling,
constructed circa 1912. The place is representative of the Federation Bungalow
style of dwelling, typical of much of the modest-scale residential development in
North Perth constructed during the Federation period.

The place has moderate aesthetic value as a good and intact example of the
Federation Bungalow style.

The place has moderate historic value as part of a pattern of suburban development
in North Perth. It is one of the earliest dwellings constructed in phase one of the
Christmas Hill estate, which was the second subdivision in North Perth. The
existing outhouse is rare and possibly is the last house to have a toilet next to the
right of way in the local area. This contributes to an understanding of the daily life
in the early twentieth century when houses were not connected to the sewerage
system

Physical Description

An external inspection was undertaken in October 2018 for the purpose of this
assessment. Internal inspection was undertaken on 23 November 2018.
The Post Office Directory indicates that the subject place was constructed circa
1912.
The dwelling is designed in the Federation Bungalow style and constructed in
tuck pointed red brick with corrugated metal roof. The place is a single storey
symmetrical dwelling with a high-pitched hipped roof featuring twin gables
above symmetrical sets of double vertical casement windows.
A skillion verandah extends across the entire front façade and is supported by
chamfered timber posts, spanned by lacework frieze and corner brackets. The
front fence is decorative wrought iron. The chimneys are symmetrical tuck point
brick with moulded top detail and the front facing gables are timber and stucco
with decorative finials.
More recently, alterations and additions were approved in 2016 which included
an attic conversion to a habitable room including two south facing dormer
windows. The additions have minimal impact to the heritage significance of the
dwelling or the streetscape.
The original brick outhouse, which is located at the back of the house and next
to the back lane, is still existing. The facilities inside the room have all been
previously removed. Whilst there is evidence that the original mortar has been
eroded out and render fallen, the structure of the outhouse appears to be in
good condition.
The existing outhouse is rare and possibly is the last house to have a toilet next
to the right of way in the local area. This contributes to an understanding of the
daily life in the early twentieth century when houses were not connected to the
sewerage system and people built an outhouse at the rear of their property.

History

Mignonette Street forms part of the first phase of the subdivision of North Perth
known as Christmas Hill, which includes Mignonette, Magnolia and Pansy
streets.

The subject dwelling at No. 3 Mignonette Street first appeared on the WA Post
Office Directories in 1913. The first resident was Oliver Cheney until 1915 when
Alfred Lenneberg became the second occupant until 1919. Early occupancy of
the place changed frequently comprising Oliver Parlington (1920), Noel Brady
(1921 – 1925), Alan Mann (1926 – 1929), Alee Ashton (1930), Alan Mann (1931
– 1939), Jas Hofman (1940 – 1943), Fredrick Johnstone (1944 – 1949).

There is limited information available which documents the
ownership/occupancy of the subject dwelling after the Directories ceased its
publication in 1949.

Integrity/Authenticity

The place is not rare as Federation Bungalow is a common vernacular style of
architecture in the local area and does not represent any aspect of cultural
heritage of the City of Vincent that may be endangered.

The place has moderate aesthetic value as a good and relatively intact example
of the Federation Bungalow style.

The place appears to be in good condition.

The place holds a high degree of integrity by maintaining its original use as a
residence.

Overall, the place has a moderate degree of authenticity by maintaining a high
level of its original features.

Condition

Good

Uses

Creation Date

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Last Update

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