House

Statement of Significance

This is one of a group of two storey houses of heritage value in this street which is part of an historical ^
area of South Cottesloe. Although restored it contributes to the streetscape.

Physical Description

This 'Edwardian Filigree' two storey house of 1903 has a corrugated iron/zincalume hipped roof with
small louvred gablets for ventilation. The two storey verandah to west and north has its own hipped roof.
The chimney stack is squat and low crowned by three terracotta pots with hats. The walls are cream
painted brick. The square verandah posts are chamfered wood with a wooden balustrade between and
square section balusters. The delicate wooden frieze to both levels consists of alternating arches and
turned spindles. Windows to the east are double hung except one which is a porthole window. Those to
the upper verandah are french doors. Like its neighbours this house is sited lower than road level which
is almost the height of the upper verandah and sheltered from view by screening trees. The house has
recently been restored.

History

The house was built for the Brigdales. Myrtle Brigdale lived here in 1919. The current owners have photographs of it in
the 1920s.
According to owner only two rooms are part of original fabric which remain intact

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity fair
Modifications: verandahs replaced and brick extension

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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