HOUSE, 424 SOUTH TERRACE

Statement of Significance

424-424A South Terrace, is a two storey limestone and zincalume duplex (originally single storey) house dating from 1899. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of Fremantle. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture, and although it has undergone significant alterations, the original form remains intact.

Physical Description

424 and 424A South Terrace is a single storey limestone, timber and zincalume duplex originally constructed as a house (No 424) in the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. A second storey 1990s addition has been constructed at the rear. The walls are painted render. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with zincalume. The gables (top storey) have timber infill. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof supported by turned and chamfered timber posts. The symmetrical front façade has a central front door flanked on either side by timber framed sash windows. Two air conditioning units are visible behind each gable. There is a limestone wall to the front boundary line with a timber gate to each residence. .

History

South Terrace was formerly called Mandurah Road. It followed the line of ancient Aboriginal tracks and was the main entrance to Fremantle from the south. Mandurah Road used to continue south along the coast, but owing to shifting sand dunes, it was necessary to make a deviation to Douro Road and travel further inland. In 1899, a three roomed cottage was built on the lot of Arthur Winslade, a painter. The original street address was 292 Mandurah Road. A diagram dated 1907 shows a brick cottage with full length front and rear verandahs and a timber extension to the rear. Two tank stands and a well were located in the backyard. In 1910/11, the property was owned by Maurice Prendiville and occupied by Henry Woolmington. In 1920/21, the house was owned and occupied by Harriett and Ernest Oliver. Between 1935/36 and c. 1955, the house was registered to George Clarke and occupied by Herbert Armstrong. From this time until at least 1963, Eileen Clark was listed as the occupant. Clarke died in 1963 and title passed to Elsie Clarke. By this time, the street address had changed to 424 South Terrace. 424 South Terrace was owned by Dawn Johns (later Dawn Shields) in the late 1960s and 1970s. In 1966, a domestic garage was relocated to the property from 430 South Terrace. In 1981, the house was partially re-roofed and c. 1996, a two storey residence was built to the rear. This place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. It was also 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.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially 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).

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