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Wellman House

Author

City of Swan

Place Number

14341
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Location

40 Helena St Guildford

Location Details

Local Government

Swan

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1900

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 30 Aug 2017 Category 3

Category 3

Some/Moderate Significance to the locality. Contributes to the heritage of the locality. Has some altered or modified elements, not necessarily detracting from the overall significance of the place.

Municipal Inventory Adopted 10 Jul 1996 Significant

Significant

Conservation of the place is desirable. Any alterations or extensions should be sympathetic to the heritage values of the place and original fabric whould be retained wherever possible.

Statement of Significance

The building forms part of the remnant stock which make up the historic town's fabric.

Physical Description

An elegant brick and iron villa built c.1900. House features a straight pitched roof, full length verandah, half timbered and stucco gable over an attractive front bay window. Verandah has turned posts. Probably originally had iron lace or timber fretwork on verandah posts.

History

Built by the Wellman family who were early Guildford pioneers. The place is associated with the growth of Guildford in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Creation Date

15 Oct 1999

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

25 Oct 2017

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