Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
12 South St South Fremantle
Fremantle
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1899
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 08 Mar 2007 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Sep 2000 | Level 3 | |
Duplex, 10 & 12 South Street, is a typical brick and iron single storey duplex pair dating from c1899. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture.
Duplex, 10-12 South Street is a single storey, brick and iron duplex pair with a symmetrical facade built in 1899 and designed as an example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture. The walls are red face brick with rendered feature bands. The roof is gabled and clad with corrugated iron. Each gable end features timber elements and finial. The front facades have a front door with fanlight and double hung sash windows with sidelights. The front verandah is under a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof supported by timber posts with decorative iron brackets and frieze. There are two rendered chimneys evident. There is a wall of iron with rendered masonry pillars to the front boundary line.
Duplex, 10-12 South Street was built in 1899 for Alfred Sargent. The first occupants were Llewellyn Herring, an agent, and Max John, a clerk. In 1908, Alfred Sargent was the owner until c. 1915, when ownership was transferred to Christina Sargent (who became Christina Meredith c. 1930). In the early 1950s, ownership was transferred to Phillip John. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated c. 1910 shows a brick duplex with No. 12 (then No. 18 South Street). Both are long, narrow cottages with full length front verandahs and weatherboard addition to the rear incorporating baths. Duplex, 12 South Street has had a number of owners since the 1950s. This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment of Fremantle.
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 assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Conjoined residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Conjoined residence |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Queen Anne |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | RENDER | Smooth |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
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