Novas

Author

Town of Cottesloe

Place Number

07948

Location

48 John St Cottesloe

Location Details

Local Government

Cottesloe

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1913, Constructed from 1914

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 3

Statement of Significance

One of a number of homes in this street of heritage value. Part of the streetscape of a heritage precinct situated next to "Pine Lodge" and opposite "Montefiore" it contributes to the general ambience.

Physical Description

"Novas", Hipped iron roof with a small gablet to the font, 1913. Verandahs to half the west and all the south face. It has a separate hipped roof to the verandah. The double-hung windows are floor to ceiling window/doors. The front door has a large central light with a pair above and a fanlight but no side lights. The walls are tuckpointed red brick. The gable has a carved wooden finial. The corbelled chimney stack has a holey terracotta pot similar to that in nearby 86 Forrest Street

History

In 1913 this was owned by Jessie Shanks and in 1914 by James Thombury.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity good Modifications few

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall BRICK Common Brick

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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