House

Statement of Significance

• This place has aesthetic value as a predominantly intact example of the Inter War style.
• The place has historic value for its association with the development of Eden Hill in the Inter War period.
• This place has social value as the house demonstrates the form and scale of housing for working families in the inter war period.

Physical Description

A single storey dwelling constructed of timber weatherboards and wall sheeting with a terracotta tile roof. The façade is constructed from timber weatherboards on the bottom third and wall sheeting for the top two-thirds. The façade is asymmetrical in form due to the section projecting from the south-west corner. Centrally located within the projecting section is a group of three timber framed casement windows, each with two small panes across the top of the larger panes. Projecting over the group of casements is a terracotta tile clad awning with timber brackets. Within the gable of projecting section is timber detailing. The timber framed front entrance is located within the recessed section of façade, abutting the projecting section. To the east of the front entrance is another group of three timber framed casement windows each with two small panes above the larger part of window glazing.
The roof is hipped (except over the projecting section which is gabled) and is clad with terra cotta roof tiles. The pitch of the roof breaks slightly to extend over the recessed part of façade to create the verandah which is supported by timber posts and has a decorative metal balustrade and a rendered brick floor.

History

Eden Hill was approved as a suburb in 1954. The name 'Eden Estate' had been used in the area since the late 1890s when developer and future Premier of Western Australia, Frank Wilson, subdivided land for residential use. The name was believed to come from a farm that once existed in the area. From the available information this dwelling was constructed c1937 and first occupied by labourer, Frederick Edward Darnley Power (c1901-1981) and his wife Gladys Ena Power (c1907-1984). This couple lived at the dwelling for only a few years before being occupied by a series of residents. It is likely that this house was originally numbered 9 or 11 Marion Street. The pressed metal roof tiles are likely to be a later addition.

Integrity/Authenticity

High
Moderate

Condition

Poor

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