House

Author

Town of Claremont

Place Number

07556

Location

5 Albert St Claremont

Location Details

Local Government

Claremont

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1920

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List YES 27 Jun 2023

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 31 Dec 1995
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 27 Jun 2023 HP - Category 3

Statement of Significance

A representative example of an Interwar Bungalow, albeit impacted by a later two-storey addition. The interior of the place has no heritage significance. Included in the Heritage List for reasons of contributing to the townscape, meeting the requirements of Clause 78.3(c) of Local Planning Scheme 3.

Physical Description

The single storey weatherboard residence with an expansive double storey addition. The roof is clad with Marseille tiles. The asymmetrical frontage has a gable feature with a set of four casement multi-pane windows. The return verandah is detailed with a spaced timber valance and curved brackets to the double square posts. The concrete verandah also has a concrete floor and staircase.

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
A Nice, Comfortable Sort of Area. The Story of Alvert Street Claremont Street History

Other Keywords

Level/reason re contributory significance - Some Contribution
Development period - 1916-1920: ‘Period of stagnation in the Town’s growth’

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War California Bungalow

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall TIMBER Weatherboard
Roof TILE Other Tile
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Creation Date

04 Jun 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

25 Feb 2025

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