Residence, 274 Safety Bay Road

Statement of Significance

• The place has aesthetic value as a simple demonstration of the inter war style expressed in timber.
• The place has historic value for its association with the development of Safety Bay in the 1930s as a holiday destination.

Physical Description

Single storey timber framed and iron dwelling, set in an open garden comprising lawn, mature trees and low brick garden beds.
The main southern elevation of the house has a centrally located projecting bay with the timber entrance door located on its east wall. The projecting bay has a flat roof whilst the main portion of the house has a corrugated iron clad, shallow pitched, hipped roof with a metal chimney close to the front of the house. The projecting bay incorporates a three panelled fixed corner window with two fixed windows symmetrically located on the main wall behind and on both east and west elevations. The painted timber framed windows are surrounded by painted weatherboard cladding to the lower portion of the walls and painted fibre-cement panels above.
At the rear of the house is a brick addition with a skillion roof. A grass track driveway extends along the eastern side of the property leading to a detached garage.

History

In 1920, Rockingham grew and became a popular holiday destination due to the rapid increase in the use of motor transport that made the place more accessible from the Perth metropolitan area for day-trippers and holidaymakers. New shops, tearooms, and recreational facilities were developed to accommodate the needs of the tourists. Small holiday cottages were built along and close to the seafront.
In the 1930s, population of Safety Bay grew and houses were built on Safety Bay Road and both sides of Penguin Road. The houses are generally larger than the old cottages and are timber-framed with galvanised iron or tiled roofs.
The original owner or occupant of this residence has not been determined. Aerial photographs indicate that the residence was built prior to 1953 and the form and extent of the building has not been significantly altered since then.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: Moderate

Condition

Good

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