HOUSE, 254 SOUTH TERRACE

Statement of Significance

House, 254 South Terrace, is a typical rendered masonry, and tile single storey house dating from c1927. 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 Inter War California Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

254 South Terrace is a single storey, rendered masonry and tile house with an asymmetrical facade designed as an example of the Inter War Californian Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are rendered masonry. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with tiles. The gable end features timber elements. The verandah has a separate tiled roof and is supported by double concrete posts with a rendered masonry balustrade. The front door with fanlight and a small round window on the front façade have face brick features. There is also a double casement window with leadlight features. At the side of the house is a separate tiled awning with another double casement window with leadlight features underneath. The house is set well back from the boundary and there is a brick wall to the front boundary line.

History

House, 254 South Terrace was built between 1922 and 1930. In 1930/31, the house was owned and occupied by Albert Davis. At this time, it was numbered 32 Mandurah Road.

A sewerage diagram dated 1954 shows House, 254 South Terrace as a large house with a front verandah (almost full length) and an asbestos addition to the rear. The approach to the house was via a centrally located front path that veered to the south, with entry to the house via steps leading up the southern end of the verandah. Located to the side of the house (parallel to the rear) were a galvanised iron shed (north) and asbestos garage (south). A separate galvanised laundry was located in the rear yard. The yard of the house extended over three lots (now 252-256 South Terrace).

Carmelo & Bettina Tripi were the owners from c. 1950 until at least the early 1980s.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

Uses

Historic Themes

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