HOUSE, 168 HAMPTON ROAD

Physical Description

House, 168 Hampton Road is a single storey brick and tile house designed as an example of the Inter-War Californian Bungalow style of architecture. The front façade is rendered, and side walls are painted brick. There is some face brick quoins and a brick band at dado height. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with tiles and has exposed rafters. There is a tall brick chimney evident. The front elevation has concrete steps leading up to the front door which is under the gabled verandah. The verandah is supported by concrete pillars and a half wall rendered balustrade. Under the other gable is a set of timber framed sash windows, with security screens over. It has a tiled awning supported by timber brackets. The house sits on a painted limestone foundation.

History

The street derives its name from John Stephen Hampton, the Governor from 1862-68, previously Comptroller of Convicts in Tasmania. His son, G. E. Hampton, was Acting Comptroller-General of the Fremantle Convict Establishment.
The land on which house 168 Hampton Road stands was vacant in 1940/41 and owned by James William Fletcher. Fletcher had purchased the lot for £140 and in the following rate period he had a house built. Fletcher was the owner/occupier until at least the early 1950s.
The house was originally numbered 134 Hampton Road and changed to the current number in 1951/52. It is on SM of 22 of CSL7.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability).
High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining.
(These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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