Bleak House

Author

Shire of Peppermint Grove

Place Number

10580

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Location

48 View St Peppermint Grove

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Sayer Residence (fmr)

Local Government

Peppermint Grove

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1893, Constructed from 1892

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage List	Adopted	24 Jul 2018

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	19 Jul 1999	Category 1	Category 1 Buildings, which due to their character create the atmosphere of Peppermint Grove, therefore should be retained, but may be altered and extended in a manner which is both discrete and sympathetic to the original fabric and character so that a significant proportion of the original building is retained and from the street the additions are seen to be a continuation of the same fabric and character.

Statement of Significance

This single storey limestone and tiled roofed residence, in
Victorian Late Georgian bungalow style, has cultural
significance because:
it is the first permanent residence in the suburb;
it has historical association with William Sayer, a
Solicitor-General and Crown Solicitor, in the pre and
post Federation periods;
it reflects the start of the suburb's association with
important members of the legal profession;
it is part of a cultural group and a townscape area

Physical Description

The place is constructed in a style consistent with the very
early Gold Boom development period, before Federation styles
became the norm. The style is most consistent with Late
Colonial Georgian house patterns, although the dominant roof
form makes it more akin to early Georgian building forms.

History

The bungalow is believed to be the first permanent residence in
Peppermint Grove. William Sayer held a number of senior
legal positions, including Secretary to the Law Department,
Commissioner for Titles, Attorney General, Parliamentary
Draftsman, Crown Solicitor and, between 1902 and 1904, he
was Solicitor-General. Sayer purchased twelve blocks from
the Peppermint Grove syndicate. Sayer was a valued member
of the Peppermint Grove community. Considerable historical
significance.

Integrity/Authenticity

The place retains a moderatelhigh level of integrity.
Tiles may have replaced an iron roof and verandah
Single profile of roof and verandah may have replaced an
earlier profile of separate roof and verandah, Verandah floor
has been replaced. Recent additions.

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	R.M James	Heritage of Pines
	R. Pascoe	Western Australia's Capital Suburb, Peppermint Grove
	I. Molyneux	Looking Around Perth

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number	Description
155	Municipal Inventory

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Bungalow

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	TILE	Ceramic Tile
Wall	STONE	Local Stone

Historic Themes

General	Specific
OCCUPATIONS	Domestic activities

Creation Date

08 Mar 2002

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Last Update

19 Feb 2021

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