Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
15 Rose St South Fremantle
Fremantle
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1897
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 08 Mar 2007 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Sep 2000 | Level 3 | |
House, 15 Rose Street, is a typical limestone brick and iron single storey house dating from 1897. 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 Victorian Georgian style of architecture.
15 Rose Street is a single storey, limestone, brick and iron house with a symmetrical facade built by 1897 and designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone with red brick quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door flanked on either side by bay windows. There are two rendered corbelled chimneys evident. Note: in 2008 this place is being renovated. The render has been removed from the walls and the verandah has been removed.
This area of South Fremantle was part of a five acre grant made to Captain John Bruce of the Pensioner Guards in 1851. The property was subdivided in the early 1890s although the majority of the street was not developed until the early 1900s. House, 15 Rose Street was built between 1895 and 1900. In 1901/02, the cottage was owned by M Sorenson and occupied by Lilly Young, a widow. A sewerage diagram dated 1907 shows House, 15 Rose Street as a substantial brick house with a two bay windows on the front façade and a full length front verandah wrapping around the full length of the house on the western side. A bathroom and cellar were located at the rear of the house and there was a well and separate water closet in the rear yard. By 1930, ownership had passed to Rosalie Sorenson. House, 15 Rose Street continued to be a rental property throughout this time. House, 15 Rose Street was owned by Maddelena Caputi from c. 1950 until at least 1981. Gennaro Caputi was the occupant throughout this period. This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment of Fremantle.
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 assessed as fair - note being renovated in 2008 (assessed from streetscape survey only).
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
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