House

Author

City of Swan

Place Number

04328

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Location

61 Helena St Guildford

Location Details

also referred to as 55-61 Helena St

Local Government

Swan

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1860, Constructed from 1907

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	30 Aug 2017	Category 3	Category 3 Some/Moderate Significance to the locality. Contributes to the heritage of the locality. Has some altered or modified elements, not necessarily detracting from the overall significance of the place.
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	31 Mar 1998	Significant	Significant Conservation of the place is desirable. Any alterations or extensions should be sympathetic to the heritage values of the place and original fabric whould be retained wherever possible.

Statement of Significance

The building forms part of the remnant stock which make up the historic town's fabric.

Physical Description

Large brick and iron house built in 1907 separate lower pitched hipped roof over verandah. House is set in magnificent gardens with ponds, unusual trees and hedges. Extensions are 'in keeping' with original detailing.

History

Home of H S King - 6th Surveyor General. King's daughter was a Guildford Town Councillor in the late 1940s-50s. An early home is attached to the rear of the existing house and is simple in form. Possibly built 1860s - needs further assessment.

Integrity/Authenticity

Fair

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	METAL	Aluminium
Wall	BRICK	Common Brick

Creation Date

11 Jun 2003

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

25 Oct 2017

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This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.