House

Statement of Significance

House, 12 Hayes Street, a single storey brick and tile house has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons:
the place is an example of a bungalow constructed in the Federation period;
the place has landmark qualities and contributes significantly to an intact streetscape on the opposite side of the street (including nos 3, 5, 7, 9 and 13 Hayes Street) and the community's sense of place.

Physical Description

House, 12 Hayes Street is a single storey, brick and tile house with an asymmetrical facade designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are painted brick. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with tiles. The gable end features a decorative screen with finial and a “small stucco pediment above the main front window. This window currently has an incompatible modern aluminium shade hood. The verandah is under a separate tiled roof and has been enclosed with fibre cement sheeting and security screens. There is a rendered corbelled chimney evident. There is no front fence to this property.

History

The date of construction for House, 12 Hayes Street has not been determined. No entry could found for the lot in the available Bunbury Rate Books.

Hayes Street was originally called Eileen Street. It was renamed to recognise the contribution of the Hayes family to the development of the area. In 1931, many of the lots in the street were owned by the estate of William Hayes, who purchased the land in 1897.

In the early twentieth century, many of the residents in East Bunbury were railway and waterside workers.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability).
High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining ( roof material has been replaced).
(These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

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

Uses

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