Local Government
Albany
Region
Great Southern
Location
34 Serpentine Rd Albany
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1900
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 30 Jun 2001 | Category B | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 27 Oct 2020 | Some/moderate | |
Statement of Significance
The place at 34 Serpentine Road has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: The place reflects the typical dwelling of a rising middle class that emerged from the commercial and service industries that developed around the port of Albany in the latter part of the 19th century particularly when Albany was the main port for Western Australia. The place is a fine and well executed example of the Federation Queen Anne style and which has maintained a high level of authenticity.
Physical Description
Some of the notable features of this place include: • Elevated position on high side of the road • House set on exposed stone foundations • Two identical projecting gabled wings • Ornate set of three windows in each gabled wing, two rectangular windows either side of an arched almost Gothic looking window • Gables have decorative barge boards and finials • Brick rendered walls • Central chimney with moulded capping • Hipped corrugated iron roof • Verandah under separate roof with unadorned wooden posts and cement floor Some obvious modifications include: • Large sympathetically designed extension with similar stone footings as original part of house • External colour scheme
History
The place at 34 Serpentine Road (originally Norfolk Street) was built on original Lot 370 in 1900. Before Munster Road was constructed, the house was located next to the expansive Roman Catholic Glebe land (Town Lot 505). In July 1950, the Albany Council approved subdivision of Lot 370 into sub Lots 15 and 16 with this house situated on Lot 16. At this time Munster Road, a private road, had been established and building lots created with the subdivision of the Glebe land. In c2006, a new two storey house was built adjacent on the east side of the original house.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High Authenticity: High/Moderate
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage TODAY Site visit and Assessment | 1999 |
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 Bungalow |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Other | STONE | Local Stone |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
17 Mar 2000Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
14 Jun 2022Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.