HOUSE, 195 SOUTH TERRACE

Statement of Significance

House, 195 South Terrace, is a typical timber, asbestos and tile house dating from c 1922. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Inter War Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

South Terrace generally runs in a north-south direction between High Street and Douro Road. Number 195 South Terrace is located on the western side of the Terrace between Louisa and Rose Streets. This section of South Terrace is a mix of single and two storey buildings, some new infill development and the dominant materials are rendered painted brick walls and corrugated iron or tiled roofs.

House, 195 South Terrace is built on an east-west orientated lot 15.75 metres by 30.48 metres with a total site area of 481 square metres. The existing house faces east, the lot is relatively flat, the building setback is approximately 5 metres from the front boundary and the existing verandah is approximately 3 metres from the front boundary line.

House, 195 South Terrace is a single storey house designed as an example of the Inter War Californian Bungalow style of architecture.The walls are painted timber weatherboard to sill height and asbestos sheets with a stucco finish above sill height. The roof is hipped with exposed timber rafter ends. Cladding is a continuous tile with corrugated iron cladding beneath. The façade is asymmetrical with a front door with sidelights and three sets of aluminium windows with modern security screens. The verandah roof is supported on square painted timber posts with decorative timber brackets. The front boundary fence is rendered brick and painted timber picket infill and stands approximately 1500mm.

A Heritage Assessment was prepared in June 2010 by Carrick + Wills Architects for a DA submission to Council (DA0179/10) for proposed installation of solar panels, lighting and re-cladding of the existing dwelling.

History

House, 195 South Terrace was built between 1915 and 1930. In 1930/31, it was owned and occupied by Edward Titterton. At this time, it was numbered 37 Mandurah Road.

By the early 1950s, House 195 South Terrace was owned and occupied by Gwendoline & Henry Pearcey. The Pearcey family still owned the house in 1981.

Between 1978 and 1993, the original iron roof was replaced with tiles and the picket fence at the front was replaced with a brick fence.

This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) – YELLOW - 20th century significant buildings contributing positively to the built environment.

A Heritage Assessment was prepared in June 2010 by Carrick + Wills Architects for a DA submission to Council (DA0179/10) for proposed installation of solar panels, lighting and re-cladding of the existing dwelling.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability).
Medium degree of authenticity with some 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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