House

Author

City of Swan

Place Number

04328

Location

61 Helena St Guildford

Location Details

also referred to as 55-61 Helena St

Local Government

Swan

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1860, Constructed from 1907

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

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 30 Aug 2017 Category 3
Municipal Inventory Adopted 31 Mar 1998 Significant

Statement of Significance

The building forms part of the remnant stock which make up the historic town's fabric.

Physical Description

Large brick and iron house built in 1907 separate lower pitched hipped roof over verandah. House is set in magnificent gardens with ponds, unusual trees and hedges. Extensions are 'in keeping' with original detailing.

History

Home of H S King - 6th Surveyor General. King's daughter was a Guildford Town Councillor in the late 1940s-50s. An early home is attached to the rear of the existing house and is simple in form. Possibly built 1860s - needs further assessment.

Integrity/Authenticity

Fair

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Aluminium
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Creation Date

11 Jun 2003

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

25 Oct 2017

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.