CHURCH MANSE, 162 HAMPTON ROAD, BEACONSFIELD
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleCHURCH MANSE, 162 HAMPTON ROADAddress162 Hampton Road BEACONSFIELD WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No24647Street Number162Construction Commenced1905Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: ZincalumeWall – BRICK: Pointed BrickWall – RENDER: Other RenderWall – STONE: LimestoneFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesSOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES: ReligionStatement Of SignificanceChurch Manse (fmr), 162 Hampton Road, has aesthetic significance as a fine example of a stone residence in the Victorian Georgian style of architecture that make a contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is historically significant for its original purpose as the former Manse associated with St Paul's Church adjacent, and as such, has social significance to the local church community.ArchaeologyConditionCondition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistoryHampton Road was originally called Prison Road. It derives its name from John Stephen Hampton (1810-1869), the Governor of WA from 1862-68. He was previously Comptroller of Convicts in Tasmania. His son, G. E. Hampton, was Acting Comptroller-General of the Fremantle Convict Establishment. This place was included on the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80. The place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. Physical DescriptionChurch Manse, 162 Hampton Road is a single storey stone and zincalume house built in the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The house is set back about 10 metres from the street and on the northern side of St Paul's Church. The walls are limestone with tuck pointed brick quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with zincalume. There are two rendered prominent chimneys and a dropped verandah supported by timber posts and remnants of balustrades. The facade is symmetrical with timber framed double hung sash windows flanking a timber paneled central entrance door which has sidelights and a fanlight. Concrete steps lead up from ground level to the verandah and entrance.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RELIGIOUS: Housing or QuartersPresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residenceIntegrity/AuthenticityHigh 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).Place TypeIndividual Building or Group
Statutory Heritage Areas
Statutory Heritage Area CustodianCity of FremantleStatutory Heritage Area South Fremantle Heritage AreaHeritage Area StatusContributoryHeritage Area InHerit Number22386Statutory Heritage Area Date14/10/2000
Local Government Statutory Heritage Listings
Local Government Statutory Listing CustodianCity of FremantleLocal Government Statutory Listing TypeHeritage ListLocal Government Statutory Listing StatusNoLocal Government Statutory Listing DateAdded - 8/03/2007 Removed 27/08/2025
Local Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey
Local Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey CustodianCity of FremantleLocal Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey Date18/09/2000Local Government Non-Statutory Listing Local Heritage Survey Management CategoryLevel 1B
PARENT PLACE
Parent Place No22386Parent place nameSouth Fremantle Heritage Area
RELATED
CHURCH MANSE, 162 HAMPTON ROAD, BEACONSFIELD. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 10/04/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/13226