House

Statement of Significance

• This place has aesthetic value as a good, late example of the Federation Bungalow style. • The place has historic value for its association with the development of this area of Bassendean in the early 20th century. • This place has social value as a demonstration of the form and scale of housing in the early 20th century

Physical Description

Single storey timber framed and weatherboard house positioned at a 45° angle to the street. The principal elevation is symmetrical in its presentation with a centrally positioned entrance flanked by windows. The entrance consists of single timber door with side panel and side light and fanlight above the entire. The flanking sashes are 1-over-1 timber framed windows. The roof is hipped in form with a raised ridgeline with gablets and tall brick corbelled chimneys to the east and west sides of the roof. The front plane of the roof extends down to form the verandah canopy incorporating a subtle break of pitch, supported on turned timber posts with filigree lace frieze and brackets. A timbered gable interrupts the verandah canopy and marks the point of entrance into the house. The verandah wraps around to the east elevation with a chamfered edge at the south-east corner looking out towards the road. The deck is timbered with brick and masonry steps at the chamfered south-east corner.

History

This portion of Bassendean, formerly part of location R1, was subdivided by a group of investors c1898. The group of investors included some of the most well known members of colonial society: Stephen H. Parker, George H. Leake, Harry Anstey, Dr Daniel Kenny, John James, James Grave, Henry E. Parry, Dr. James Hope and William Paterson. The demand for housing in the late 19th century was a result of the increasing population drawn to Western Australia following gold discoveries in the east of the colony. Railway Parade was named as a logical response to its location alongside the railway line. From the available information this residence was constructed c1913 and the first occupant was Anna Greta Saville (c1858-1942). Anna Saville is likely to have built this home following the death of her husband Archibald Tunley Saville in Kalgoorlie, in 1912. Archibald Saville worked as a railway guard and was tragically killed by a train whilst on duty. It is possible Anna Saville received some compensation or funds were raised for herself and her four children. Anna Saville lived at this house until her death in 1942 and one of her daughters stayed on in the house. Aerial photographs indicate that the house has not changed significantly in form or extent since the mid-20th century.

Integrity/Authenticity

High Moderate

Condition

Good

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