HOUSE, 141 HAMPTON ROAD

Statement of Significance

House, 141 Hampton Road is a single storey brick and tile 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 building stock located within the residential areas of Fremantle. It is historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 141 Hampton Road is a single storey brick and tile house designed as a variation of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are red brick. The roof is hipped and clad with tiles. There is a face brick chimney evident. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door flanked on either side by timber framed double hung windows. The verandah has a continuous tiled roof supported by cement pillars (not original) on a half wall rendered masonry balustrade that has red brick capping and a central decorative motif. There is a low face brick wall to the front boundary line, matching No 139 Hampton Rd.

History

The street derives its name from John Stephen Hampton, the Governor from 1862-68, previously Comptroller of Convicts in Tasmania. His son, G. E. Hampton, was Acting Comptroller-General of the Fremantle Convict Establishment. Pt 11 of CSL 7, (Pt 11 on Tax Map 14.23) The lot where 139 is has been subdivided and now contains a house at no.141, but nothing appears on sewerage diagram no.88, 1908.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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