Residence, 30 Osborne Road

Statement of Significance

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE No 30 Osborne Road is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a corrugated iron roof. It has historic and aesthetic value for its contribution to Richmond's high concentration of predominantly Federation and Inter-War period houses and associated buildings. The place contributes to the local community’s sense of place. The place has exceptional aesthetic value as Federation Queen Anne style house. The place retains a high degree of authenticity and a high degree of integrity. The additions to the rear have no significance. The verandah enclosure is intrusive. AESTHETIC SIGNIFICANCE No 30 Osborne Road has exceptional aesthetic value as a Federation Queen Anne style house. It retains most of the characteristic features of a dwelling of the type and period. HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE No 30 Osborne Road has considerable historic value. It was part of the suburban residential development associated with the expansion of East Fremantle and the subdivision of Walter Easton’s Estate from 1901. SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE N/A SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE No 30 Osborne Road has considerable social value. It is associated with a significant area of middle class Federation and Inter-War period development which contributes to the community's sense of place. RARITY No 30 Osborne Road is not rare in the immediate context but Richmond has rarity value as a cohesive middle class suburb.

Physical Description

Federation Queen Anne A painted white brick house with a corrugated iron roof. The house has intricate and decorative timber mouldings and brackets at the corners of the verandah and gable ends. The house also has lattice screening enclosing one area of the verandah. No 30 Osborne Road is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Queen Anne style. It is asymmetrically composed with a gabled thrust bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with post brackets. The verandah has been extended south and has been partially enclosed. A St Andrew’s cross balustrade spans between the posts. The central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The roof features decorative gables and tall rendered chimneys. The place sits on limestone foundations. The walls are limestone with brick quoins. The place retains its form and most of its details. There are additions to the rear. The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct. The place plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle class suburb.

History

Historic Theme: Demographic Settlement In September 1883 Stephen Henry Parker and James Morrison of Perth commenced subdivision of 65 acres of land to the north of Canning Road. The subdivision occurred at Swan Locations 63, 176, 219 and the south western portion of Swan Location 306. The subdivision included Preston Point Road, Alcester Gardens, Wolsely Gardens, Victoria Road, Alexandra Road, Parry Avenue, and Salvado Avenue. The Richmond Precinct was owned by Walter Easton and was named after the town of Richmond where Easton lived in England. In 1901 Easton’s sons subdivided Windsor Estate. New streets to the subdivision of the Windsor Estate were named after various members of the Easton family; Walter, Gill, Stratford and Morgan (later Osborne Road). Initially lot sizes were generous but sold at a slow rate. The initial development of the Richmond Precinct occurred at Canning Highway and Preston Point Road. Substantial residences were developed on these streets giving precedence to the future development of Richmond. The distinct architecture of Canning Highway and Preston Point Road distinguish Richmond from the surrounding area. By 1913 there were approximately 40 residences in the area between Preston Point Road and Alexandra Road. Osborne Road, Windsor Road and Gill Street had several buildings apiece by 1913. By 1931 approximately half the lots were developed. In 1921 Richmond Primary School was developed between Windsor and Osborne Road and several Inter-War residences were developed in the immediate area. In the 1930s the Workers’ Homes’ Board developed a number of weatherboard, asbestos, brick and tiled residences. Inter-War style front porches were preferred over Federation style full width verandahs. Redevelopments have occurred throughout the Richmond Precinct. Large lot sizes have allowed Richmond to be subject to the redevelopment of group and multiple housing. However, significant clusters of heritage dwellings remain throughout.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Authenticity: High

Condition

Good

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