Local Government
Peppermint Grove
Region
Metropolitan
123 Forrest St Peppermint Grove
Peppermint Grove
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1910
Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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Heritage List | Adopted | 24 Jul 2018 |
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(no listings) |
Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Jul 1999 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
This single storey brick and corrugated zincalume residence, in the
Federation Queen Anne style, is culturally significant because:
it is representative ofthe style and standard of the better class
of bungalows in the district;
it is a fine example of a Federation Queen Anne bungalow;
it is attributed to JJ Talbot Hobbs, a notable architect of the
time and resident of the district;
it is part of a cultural group and is located within a
townscape area.
The house is a Federation Queen Anne style which is
asymmetrical in form, with a return corner positioned between
projecting gables. The lively verandah is unusual in returning
around the projecting gables. The house is pleasingly and robustly
proportioned and is set in an open garden setting. The place sits
between other places of comparable style, period and standard.
The house is a fine example of a Federation Queen Anne style,
which externally has retained a high level of integrity. The design
has been attributed to J J Talbot Hobbs, a notable architect of this
period.
The place is part of a group reflecting the social and economic
developmentofthe suburb. Some social significance.
The place is part of a cultural group
The place is located within a townscape area
The place is typical of the Federation Queen Anne style and is
typical of the standard of Federation period bungalows in this part
of the district.
Single-storey residence to street but slope of block means it is two-storey at rear. Verandahs wrapping front and one side. Simple decorative timber valance. Extensive interior detailing remains including decorative firplaces and ceiling roses. Stained glass to front door, sidelights and toplights, leading into timber-floored enttrance hall. Also has: drawing room, two dining rooms, study, family room, kitchen, wine cellar, 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. .
123 Forrest Street is one of a group of residences built by
merchants and senior civil servants in this part of Forrest Street in
the early part of the twentieth century. The place is representative
of a family residence typical of its economic standing in the early
1900s and has historical significance.
Modifications: Car port and paving to front setback
Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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Pascoe R; "WesternAustralia's Capital Suburb". |
Individual Building or Group
Epoch | General | Specific |
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Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Style |
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Federation Queen Anne |
Type | General | Specific |
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Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
General | Specific |
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OCCUPATIONS | Domestic activities |
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