HOUSE, 422 SOUTH TERRACE

Statement of Significance

House, 422 South Terrace, is a single storey brick and tile house dating from 1926. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of Fremantle. It is historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 422 South Terrace is a single storey masonry and tile house constructed in the Federation Bungalow style of Architecture. The walls are red face brick with a rendered white masonry feature band running across the façade. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with tiles, and has exposed rafters. The gables feature terracotta finials. There is a chimney with chimney pot evident. The verandah is under a continuous tiled roof supported by chamfered timber posts with timber brackets. The asymmetrical front façade has three timber framed sash windows. There is a high masonry wall to the front boundary line with a rendered white masonry feature band running across.

History

South Terrace was formerly called Mandurah Road. It followed the line of ancient Aboriginal tracks and was the main entrance to Fremantle from the south. Mandurah Road used to continue south along the coast, but owing to shifting sand dunes, it was necessary to make a deviation to Douro Road and travel further inland.

House, 422 South Terrace was built in 1926/27 for George Clarke, The house, valued at ₤1,790, was built by J Harding. Mr Clarke owned the house until his death in 1963. (George Clarke also owned 424 South Terrace from 1935 to 1963.) A diagram dated 1954 shows a large brick house with a full length front verandah that wrapped around one side. A path down one side of the house had branches to link with the front and back doors, and the separate laundry and garage in the backyard.

In 1963, J O’Shea applied to the Fremantle City Council for permission to establish an ‘eating house’ in the property. O’Shea renewed the licence for the ‘Sea Breeze’ the following year. The property was owned by Shelia Bartholomaeus at this time.

The property has changed several times since the 1970s.

This place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. It was also included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - YELLOW - significant for contributing to the unique character of Fremantle.

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

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