Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
438 South Tce South Fremantle
Fremantle
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1899
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 08 Mar 2007 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Sep 2000 | Level 3 | |
House, 438 South Terrace, is is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey single frontage 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 workers' houses in the South Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.
Single storey weatherboard and iron single fronted cottage with an asymmetrical infilled verandah to the front facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are painted horizontal weatherboards and fibre cement sheeting. The roof hipped with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof has been later enclosed with fibre cement sheeting, large timber framed windows and a timber front door. The house is elevated from the street level. There is a rendered masonry and metal railing fence to the front boundary with a small garden area behind.
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. A diagram dated 1954 shows 438 South Tce as a long, narrow weatherboard house with a full length front verandah. 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.
Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity. (These statements based on street survey only).
Condition assessed as fair to good (assessed from streetscape survey only).
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, flat |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
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