Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
51 Hampton Rd Fremantle
Fremantle
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1892
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 08 Mar 2007 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 25 Jan 2006 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Sep 2000 | Level 3 | |
Duplex, 51-53 Hampton Road, is a typical rendered masonry and iron single storey duplex pair dating from c 1892. 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 Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.
51-53 Hampton Road is a single storey, rendered masonry and iron duplex pair with a symmetrical facade built in 1892 and designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are rendered masonry. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The front verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof supported by chamfered timber posts. There is a high level rendered masonry wall to no. 51 and a rendered masonry and timber picket fence to the front boundary line of no. 53 making further description difficult.This place contains a limestone feature.
Hampton Road was originally called Prison Road. It derives its name from John Stephen Hampton (1810-1869), the Governor of WA from 1862-68. He was previously Comptroller of Convicts in Tasmania. His son, G. E. Hampton, was Acting Comptroller-General of the Fremantle Convict Establishment. The duplex pair at 51 and 53 Hampton Road was built in 1892 for John Bateman, a Fremantle merchant and land developer. They were built at the same time as two other cottages of similar plan form – No. 55 and No. 57 which shared a lot, but were not attached. All were rental properties until c. 1915. A PWD Plan dated 1913 shows an attached pair of cottages, both will full length front verandahs. By 1930/31, Arthur Porter owned and lived in No. 51, while Margaret Mullin owned No. 53. Kathleen Ashton was the tenant in No. 53 at this time. Edward and Polly Nelson owned both duplex pairs from the 1950s until at least 1981. This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - RED -significant for contributing to the unique character of Fremantle.
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 assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Conjoined residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Conjoined residence |
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | RENDER | Smooth |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
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