Wyharam

Statement of Significance

An excellent example of a "Federation Bungalow" sited in adequate grounds in a prominent position. It
contributes very positively to the streetscape. One of very few in almost original state on the exterior. One
of a handfull of special houses on Claremont Hill.

Physical Description

Dwelling has been demolished.
Was an excellent example of a "Federation Bungalow" built in 1920. Spreading broken back roof of
terracotta tiles has gablets and gables and ornate finials adding interest to this house which sits high on
Claremont Hill on two corner blocks facing a park one way and a treed double carriageway the other.
The rear has views to the ocean. Sloping English "Domestic Revival" chimneys are covered in
pebbledash and capped by tapered pots. Louvres in the gablets allow for flow of air through the roof
space. The casement windows have fixed upper sections filled with stained glass with a small floral
pattern. The lower windows of clear glass have two small upper panes. An intact Edwardian front door
has stained glass side lights and 'fanlight'. The wide shady verandahs have limestone piers supporting
pairs of square fluted columns. A bay window projects into the east verandah. There are also south and
west verandahs. Rendered window sills have scrolled stucco detailing below. Tuckpointed brick work with
a rendered string course takes up the lower 2/3 of the wall. The upper third is covered with pebbledash.
Ogee gutters on exposed beams. The gable to the south covered also in pebble dash though most is
obscured by creepers. Inside the entrance and drawing room have art-nouveau timber frames. The
drawing room ceiling is coffered in jarrah. Most doors still have pedimented architraves. Victorian ceiling
roses everywhere and wall paper to the half-timbered entrance appear to be later additions. There have
been modifications to the interior. At some stage it was two units and at another stage the house was
owned by a doctor who made a 1940's-50s addition to the north side for a set of consulting rooms. This
is screened by plantings and hardly obvious. A creeper covered carport to William Street is a 1960s
addition.

History

Built 1919-20 for George Nelson Ellis. It was sold in 1922 to Alan F. Cleland.
It was later two fiats, then owned by a doctor who built consulting rooms on the north side. The current owners
Moullins bought the house in the 1970s and have made few modifications. They plan larger ones to take advantage of
the view. They also object to heritage listing if it in anyway interferes with their plans.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity virtually intact
Modifications additions in 1940s-50 of doctor's rooms

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