Heritage TitleHOUSE, 218 HAMPTON ROADAddress218 Hampton Road BEACONSFIELD WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage EntryYesHeritage Place No20818Construction Commenced1910Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: Other MetalWall – BRICK: Rendered BrickFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: SettlementsStatement Of SignificanceHouse, 218 Hampton Road, is a single storey brick and Colorbond house dating from the early decades of the 20th century. 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. It is historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. 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 identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Red: "Significantly contributing to the unique character of Fremantle") Physical DescriptionHouse, 218 Hampton Road is a single storey brick and Colorbond house designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are rendered brick. The roof is hipped and clad with Colorbond. There is a brick corbelled chimney evident. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door with top and side lights flanked on either side by timber framed casement windows. The verandah is under a continuous roof supported by chamfered timber posts and a timber balustrade. The house is above street level with concrete steps leading up to the verandah. There is a recycled brick wall to the front boundary line.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residenceIntegrity/AuthenticityHigh degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with some 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 StatusYesLocal Government Statutory Listing Date8/03/2007
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 3
Hampton Road, 218, South Fremantle WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 12/03/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/13262
