House

Author

Town of Claremont

Place Number

25628

Location

25 Dunbar Rd Claremont

Location Details

Local Government

Claremont

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 2011, Constructed from 1990, Constructed from 1969, Constructed from 1913, Constructed from 1937, Constructed from 1996, Constructed from 1999, Constructed from 1936

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 07 Jul 2015

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 05 Aug 2014 HP - Category 3

Statement of Significance

25 Dunbar Road, constructed in 1913 for Mrs M Linklater as a single storied brick Federation Bungalow, has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: The place has significance for its character as a brick Federation Bungalow constructed in 1913 which retains substantially its original form, materials and details; The place is important for the contribution it makes to the townscape of the district as an example of a brick Federation Bungalow; The place has some significance as a place demonstrating the initial residential subdivision and development of the locality; and The place contributes to the social history of the locality and the community’s sense of place as an example of a single storied brick Federation Bungalow constructed in 1913.

Physical Description

Single story painted brick house on limestone foundations, with a Zincalume hipped and gabled roof. Projecting bay with half-length dropped roof front verandah. Two chimneys. Two gables to street with roughcast render and timber battens. Entry door has side and top lights. Verandah and matching new carport have timber fretwork and timber posts. Brick balustrade to verandah. Rear extensions.

History

Built 1913 for Mrs M Linklater who lived there til 1927. For original plans and later occupants see details in Heritage Assessment, Ron Bodycoat & Sofia Boranga, April 2008. 1936: Garage 1937: Alterations to verandah (timber posts replaced with cement posts and brick balustrade) 1969: Rear Addition and Shed 1990: Shed 1996: Rear extensions – roof form changed 1999: Pool c2008: Flat roofed carport to front (as per Jan 2010 Google street view) c2011: Gable carport Note: Timber posts now reinstated as per original design.

Integrity/Authenticity

INTEGRITY High AUTHENTICITY carport and rear additions, however original roof form intact, some detailing intact, overall original form readable

Condition

Carport and rear additions, however original roof form intact, some detailing intact, overall original form readable

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Town of Claremont Rate Books
Heritage Assessment Ron Bodycoat & Sofia Boranga April 2008
Post Office Directory

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Creation Date

22 Mar 2016

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.