House

Statement of Significance

House, 11 Shenton Street, a single storey, brick, rendered masonry and iron house with a symmetrical facade has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons:
the place is a fine example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture;
the place has landmark qualities and contributes significantly to the streetscape and the community's sense of place.

Physical Description

House, 11 Shenton Street is a single storey, brick, rendered masonry and iron house with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture. The walls are face brick and rendered masonry to dado height. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The roof line indicates projecting bay windows at each end of the Shenton Street elevation. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron roof and is supported by steel posts on concrete piers with rendered masonry balustrade. The main front door is set to one side with fan and sidelights and has a modern security screen fitted. There is another entrance door along the front façade which is also broken up by various windows. One side appears to have been enclosed with fibre cement sheeting with louvers. There is a red concrete path leading to the front entrance

History

House, 11 Shenton Street was built c 1910.

The house was one of the first houses built in Rathmines, which was subdivided by Reverend Withers in the late 1890s. The suburb was named for Withers’ home town in Ireland.

No information on the house could be found in the available Rate Books.

In 1924 the occupants gave shelter to the family of Mrs Isabella Clifton when torrential rain soaked their bedding and prevented them from moving into their new home next door at 9 Shenton Street.

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.
(These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

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

Uses

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