House

Statement of Significance

House, 1 Hayes Street, a single storey timber and iron house has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons:
the place has landmark qualities and contributes significantly to the streetscape and the community's sense of place.

Physical Description

House, 1 Hayes Street is a single storey timber and iron house constructed in the Inter-War period. It would appear that the house has been reorientated with the side to the street. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards and fibre cement sheeting above the window head line. The roof is hipped and clad with iron. The front door is in an alcove under the main roof (which may have been a rear door). There is a pair of timber double hung sash windows with a fixed pane between at the front of the house (which may have originally been the side). The front verandah has been enclosed with fibre cement sheeting and does not face the street.

History

The date of construction for House, 1 Hayes Street has not been determined. No entry for the lot could be found in available Bunbury Rate Books prior to 1931.

In 1931, House, 1 Hayes Street was owned and occupied by Eric Birch. Mr Birch was still living there in 1941. By 1951, the house was owned by Mrs M Fletcher, who sold it to Minnie Dillon during that year. Both owners lived in the house.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

Uses

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