South Sea

Statement of Significance

Of historic and architectural interest in a prominent heritage precinct. An important part of an important
streetscape. Important as examples of rental properties built in the 19th century after the gold boom m
pumped money into the colony. Important also being built of Cottesloe stone which was used in many
major buildings in the city. Briggs Quarry which was not very far away probably supplied the stone.

Physical Description

1995 Comment: Of historic and architectural interest in prominent heritage streetscape/precinct. FD North.
One of a group of three two-storey Cottesloe stone houses in the "Georgian Revival" style set side-by-side in Forrest Street. They are of identical design but were constructed over several years. The first in 1898 the others in 1904 and this c. 1906. They were built by F.D. North as rental properties and rented out to three widows who were probably of substantial means. They are of rusticated ashlar limestone quoins and arches with smooth ashlar infill. The design is a symmetrical Victorian Regency plan. Central doors on both floors are flanked by leaded glass side lights and upper lights. The windows are double-hung sashes arranged in pairs. The lower verandah has no balustrading, the upper has one of turned balusters. The verandah posts are plain with chamfered edges. Fretted timber brackets support the gutters. The roof is hipped and of painted iron. The wall to the east is random rubble limestone. That to the west has been stuccoed. Corbelled chimney stacks. This is the third house built 1905-7. The front door is solid and possibly a replacement. Sympathetic stone wall in front and plantings.


Reasons for Inclusion
1. The place is of higher-order local cultural heritage significance, being classified as Category 2 in the Town’s Municipal Inventory (MI).
2. In 2005 the Town undertook a review of MI Category 2 places towards the Heritage List for LPS3. The study recommended that the property be retained as Category 2.
3. The place contributes to the character and amenity of the street, locality and overall district.

History

Built by F.D. North 1904-6. In 1909 the tennant changed from R. Lola Barber to a Smith.
1916 Florence Pennefather lived here. Sold in 1916 to Doris Elizabeth Bowen.

Integrity/Authenticity

integrity virtually intact

Condition

Fair

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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