HOUSE, 166 HAMPTON ROAD, BEACONSFIELD WA 6162
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleHOUSE, 166 HAMPTON ROADAddress166 Hampton Road BEACONSFIELD WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No23189Location DescriptionStreet Number166Construction Commenced1948 cConstruction MaterialWall – BRICK: Face BrickWall – BRICK: Rendered BrickFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: SettlementsStatement Of SignificanceHouse, 166 Hampton Road, is a single storey brick and tile house dating from 1948. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of Fremantle. This house represents the post-war expansion of Fremantle, a period marked by government and private efforts to address housing shortages. It provides insight into the practical and economic constraints that shaped domestic architecture in Western Australia during this time.
As part of a broader pattern of post-war suburban development, the bungalow reflects the aspirations of working- and middle-class families for home ownership. It remains an important link to Fremantle’s mid-century community identity and continues to contribute to the area’s
evolving built heritage.
Note: At its 27 August 2025 meeting Fremantle City Council resolved to defer determination of heritage listing 166 Hampton Road, to the next annual heritage review in 2026.
Note: At its 12 November 2025 meeting Fremantle City Council resolved to APPROVE, under the Metropolitan Region Scheme and Local Planning Scheme No. 4, the Demolition of Existing Grouped Dwelling and Construction of Three Storey Residential Building at No. 166 (Strata Lot 1) Hampton Road, Beaconsfield.ArchaeologyConditionCondition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistoryThe street derives its name from John Stephen Hampton, the Governor from 1862-68, previously Comptroller of Convicts in Tasmania. His son, G. E. Hampton, was Acting Comptroller-General of the Fremantle Convict Establishment. Sewerage Diagram 1913 shows vacant land. The 1914-15 rate book shows the owner/occupier as James Francis Dunn. Consequent ownership was to Mrs de San Miguel with occupancy by Sarah Elizabeth Spragge and a Mrs Searle.
in 2025 the place was recommended for inclusion on the Heritage List and as a Contributory place in the South Fremantle Heritage Area.
At its 27 August 2025 meeting Fremantle City Council resolved to defer determination of heritage listing 166 Hampton Road, to the next annual heritage review in 2026.
At its 12 November 2025 meeting Fremantle City Council resolved to APPROVE, under the Metropolitan Region Scheme and Local Planning Scheme No. 4, the Demolition of Existing Grouped Dwelling and Construction of Three Storey Residential Building at No. 166 (Strata Lot 1) Hampton Road, Beaconsfield.Physical DescriptionHouse, 166 Hampton Road is a single storey brick and tile house constructed in the Federation Bungalow style of Architecture. The walls are brick to dado height and rendered above. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with tiles. There is a rendered chimney evident. The verandah roof is supported by rendered brick pillars and a half wall face brick balustrade. The facade under the verandah roof has a door and timber framed windows with leadlight. There is a similar set of timber framed windows to the other side, with an awning secured by iron brackets above. The house is situated above street level on limestone foundations.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residenceArchitectural StylesIntegrity/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
As part of a broader pattern of post-war suburban development, the bungalow reflects the aspirations of working- and middle-class families for home ownership. It remains an important link to Fremantle’s mid-century community identity and continues to contribute to the area’s
evolving built heritage.
Note: At its 27 August 2025 meeting Fremantle City Council resolved to defer determination of heritage listing 166 Hampton Road, to the next annual heritage review in 2026.
Note: At its 12 November 2025 meeting Fremantle City Council resolved to APPROVE, under the Metropolitan Region Scheme and Local Planning Scheme No. 4, the Demolition of Existing Grouped Dwelling and Construction of Three Storey Residential Building at No. 166 (Strata Lot 1) Hampton Road, Beaconsfield.ArchaeologyConditionCondition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistoryThe street derives its name from John Stephen Hampton, the Governor from 1862-68, previously Comptroller of Convicts in Tasmania. His son, G. E. Hampton, was Acting Comptroller-General of the Fremantle Convict Establishment. Sewerage Diagram 1913 shows vacant land. The 1914-15 rate book shows the owner/occupier as James Francis Dunn. Consequent ownership was to Mrs de San Miguel with occupancy by Sarah Elizabeth Spragge and a Mrs Searle.
in 2025 the place was recommended for inclusion on the Heritage List and as a Contributory place in the South Fremantle Heritage Area.
At its 27 August 2025 meeting Fremantle City Council resolved to defer determination of heritage listing 166 Hampton Road, to the next annual heritage review in 2026.
At its 12 November 2025 meeting Fremantle City Council resolved to APPROVE, under the Metropolitan Region Scheme and Local Planning Scheme No. 4, the Demolition of Existing Grouped Dwelling and Construction of Three Storey Residential Building at No. 166 (Strata Lot 1) Hampton Road, Beaconsfield.Physical DescriptionHouse, 166 Hampton Road is a single storey brick and tile house constructed in the Federation Bungalow style of Architecture. The walls are brick to dado height and rendered above. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with tiles. There is a rendered chimney evident. The verandah roof is supported by rendered brick pillars and a half wall face brick balustrade. The facade under the verandah roof has a door and timber framed windows with leadlight. There is a similar set of timber framed windows to the other side, with an awning secured by iron brackets above. The house is situated above street level on limestone foundations.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residenceArchitectural StylesIntegrity/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 StatusNON ContributoryHeritage 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 StatusYesLocal Government Statutory Listing Date27/08/2025
Local Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey
Local Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey CustodianCity of FremantleLocal Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey Date27/08/2025Local Government Non-Statutory Listing Local Heritage Survey Management CategoryLevel 3
PARENT PLACE
Parent Place No22386Parent place nameSouth Fremantle Heritage Area
RELATED
HOUSE, 166 HAMPTON ROAD, BEACONSFIELD WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 17/04/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/13229