Local Government
Cottesloe
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
2 Balfour St Cottesloe
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1934
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 27 Jul 2015 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 30 Sep 1995 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
|
Statement of Significance
Fine example of interwar Mediterranean architecture built for Councillor Birkbeck owner of Birkbeck's
Model Dairy. The dairy was opposite at no 3. They had previously lived at 7 Balfour Street, originally his
parents home.
Physical Description
This house built in 1934 stands on a prominent corner block in North Cottesloe. It has a medium pitched
hipped and gabled roof. The gable section projects forward from the rest of the house and has a tiled
gablee verge. A pergola, an interal part of the design, is supported on "Tuscan" columns. Arched detail
over the windows echoes the entry arch. The walls are stuccoed. The windows pairs of casements. The
house was designed by J. G. Foreman the shire clerk of "Foreman's Folly" fame.
1995 Comment: Birkbeck's home. Model dairy owner and Councillor. Fine example of interwar Mediterranean.
This house built in 1934 stands on a prominent corner block in north Cottesloe. It has a medium-pitched hipped and gabled roof. The gable section projects forward from the rest of the house and has a tiled gable verge. A pergola, an internal part of the design, is supported on "Tuscan" columns. Arched detail over the windows echoes the entry arch. The walls are stuccoed. The windows pairs of casements. The house was designed by J. G. Foreman the shire clerk of "Foreman's Folly" fame.
2002 Reassessment: This house is associated with Councillor Birkbeck, owner of Birkbeck's Model Dairy, and has some heritage value in the Cottesloe context.
Reason 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.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity intact
Modifications Extra bedroom added in 1954
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letter from David Birkbeck, | Undated | ||
| "Newsletter". p. 3 | The Cottesloe Society | Sept 1992 | |
| Ruth Marchant James; "Hentage of Pines". p.96 | 1992 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9209 | Balfour Street: A tale of three cameras. | Electronic | 2008 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Creation Date
09 Jun 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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