HOUSE, 5 INVERLEITH STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 5 Inverleith Street, is a typical weatherboard and tile single storey house dating from c1900. 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 South Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Single storey weatherboard and tile cottage with a symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are painted horizontal weatherboards. The roof is hipped with no eaves and clad with tiles. The verandah is under a separate tiled roof with round metal posts. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. There is a brick wall to the front boundary and a small garden area behind. The garden partially obscures views to the house.

History

House, 5 Inverleith Street was constructed c. 1900. In 1900, the cottage was owned and occupied by Caroline Lloyd, a widow. Mrs Lloyd also owned the adjacent cottage at 3 Inverleith Street. She sold the house to Esther and James Walters c. 1913. By 1919/20, the house was owned by and occupied by Alfred Harbice. It was sold to Frank Irneh in that year. Ernest Cooper owned 5 Inverleith Street from c. 1930 until his death c. 1955. It appears that the house was a rental property during this time. Hannah Eacott was the next owner. She sold the house to George Borikovich in the mid-1960s and it was soon sold again to James and Daphne D’Cruz. The D’Cruzs sold the house in 1975 and the place has had a number of owners since that time. A diagram dated 1954 shows House, 5 Inverleith Street as a large weatherboard cottage with a full length front verandah and centrally located front path leading to the street. By 1979, the original iron roof had been replaced with tile. 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 fair (assessed from streetscape survey only).

Uses

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