House- 138 Forrest St

Author

Shire of Peppermint Grove

Place Number

16402

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Location

138 Forrest St Peppermint Grove

Location Details

Local Government

Peppermint Grove

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1910

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage List	Adopted	24 Jul 2018

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	19 Jul 1999	Category 1	Category 1 Buildings, which due to their character create the atmosphere of Peppermint Grove, therefore should be retained, but may be altered and extended in a manner which is both discrete and sympathetic to the original fabric and character so that a significant proportion of the original building is retained and from the street the additions are seen to be a continuation of the same fabric and character.

Statement of Significance

This single storey limestone residence, with its terra cotta
roof and lively rhythmic verandah with its belled corrugated
iron roof, in its open and secure setting, is culturally
significant because:
it is an outstanding example of its style and period;
it shows technical expertise in the adaptation of the
residence and the site planning to local conditions;
it has some historical and social significance;
the place forms part

The residence is an outstanding example of a Queen Anne
style bungalow, with a lively vigorous rhythm, particularly
suited to viewing in the glare of the local climate. It is sited
above the tennis court and the size and prominence of the
residence is emphasised by the stepping and the symmetry of
the street facade

A notable example of a style being particularly adapted to
local conditions and of site planning which complements and
gives prominence to the residence

This site reflects the social development of the suburb. Some
social significance,

Part of a cultural group
Located within a towns cape area

The place is rare for the standard of its aesthetic and
technical achievement.

The place uses a form of dwelling, style and material palette
relatively commonplace within Peppermint Grove during this
period.

Physical Description

Arts & Crafts gables, belled verandah with overscaled
brackets, front gates matching verandah details
Federation Queen Anne
Rhythmic verandah which returns around the twinned gabled
bays. Side entry wing.
Large open front garden and tennis court

History

One of a group of residences in Forrest Street built for
merchant families in the first decade of the twentieth century.
Some historical significance.

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Pascoe R; "WesternAustralia's Capital Suburb".

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Arts and Crafts

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	TILE	Terracotta Tile
Wall	STONE	Limestone

Historic Themes

General	Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Land allocation & subdivision

Creation Date

04 May 2002

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

18 Feb 2021

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