Local Government
Peppermint Grove
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
44 View St Peppermint Grove
Location Details
Cnr Keane St
Other Name(s)
St Just
Construction Date
Constructed from 1911
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 24 Jul 2014 |
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 | 19 Jul 1999 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
Statement of Significance
St Just' is a two storey brick, timber and terra cotta tile mansion
in the Federation Queen Anne style, has cultural significance
because:
- it has considerable historical significance from its associations
with Richard Strelitz & William Forrest;
- it is a prominently located mansion, exuberant, picturesque and
controlled into a grand and unified architectural work;
- it is an exemplar of its style, particularly in its application to
the scale of a mansion;
- it was notable as a centre for formal social events;
- it retains a high levels of integrity and authenticity;
- it is a major towns cape element in the suburb;
- it strongly contributes to the community's sense of place.
Physical Description
'St Just' is a prominently located and remarkably intact example
of a Federation Queen Anne style mansion, exuberant, picturesque
and controlled into a grand and unified architectural work, which
addresses its setting.
History
'St Just' was built c.1911 for Richard Strelitz, a successful
businessman, and his wife Bessie. During WW1 Strelitz was
interned by authorities, and was accused of signalling enemy ships
at sea. After the war, 'St Just' was sold to William Forrest, son
of Alexander Forrest. 'St Just' remained in the Forrest family
until c.1943. A single storey detached groom come gardener's
cottage (2 room cottage) in the south western comer of the site It
is an outstanding example of a Peppermint Grove mansion.
Exceptional historical significance.
Integrity/Authenticity
'St Just' is an exemplar of its style, Federation Queen Anne, and a
notable example of the exuberance of the style being used with the
technical control necessary for the coherent expression of a
mansion. The place retains a high level of integrity and a high
degree of authenticity.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.M James | Heritage of Pines | ||
| R. Pascoe | Western Australia's Capital Suburb, Peppermint Grove |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 152 | Municipal Inventory |
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Queen Anne |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Ceramic Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Pointed Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Domestic activities |
Creation Date
17 Mar 2000Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Feb 2021Disclaimer
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.