House- 253 MARMION STREET

Author

Town of Cottesloe

Place Number

07999

Location

253 Marmion St Cottesloe

Location Details

Local Government

Cottesloe

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1913

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 Sep 1995 Category 5

Statement of Significance

A typical Cottesloe type and one that establishes its early period of development character. It also s demonstrates the capacity of these houses to accept adaptation and change but retain character.

Physical Description

A symmetrical plan with a hipped roof covering house and verandah, 1913. The walls are of black tuckpointed brick and windows are side hung casements, the roof is a replacement colourbond sheet roof. The front door Is an asymmetrical door and sidelight set with simply designed stained glass. Sills are stucco with decorative scrolls. Verandah is timberframed with restrained filigree brackets. The house is almost completely hidden from the street.

History

In 1913 Mrs RW Atkinson had improved the land. She lived there by 1915. Thomas Atkinson also lived there.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity fair Modifications gardens, fence jand roof, two storey addition

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Other Metal

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Land allocation & subdivision

Creation Date

10 Jun 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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