HOUSE, 103 SOUTH STREET, BEACONSFIELD WA 6162
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleHOUSE, 103 SOUTH STREETAddress103 South Street BEACONSFIELD WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No23129Location DescriptionStreet Number103Construction Commenced1930 cConstruction MaterialWall – BRICK: Pointed BrickFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesStatement Of SignificanceHOUSE, 103 SOUTH STREET, a single storey rendered masonry and tile roofed house, is a representative example of a modest timber dwelling constructed in c1930, reflecting the architectural and social trends of the Inter-War period (c. 1915–1940). This place is significant as a modest yet important example of Fremantle’s residential history.
The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. The house exhibits characteristic features of the Inter-War Bungalow style. These elements contribute to the historical streetscape and the broader residential character of Fremantle. This bungalow reflects the suburban expansion of Fremantle, when economic growth and advances in transportation facilitated the development of modest worker and middle-class housing. It provides insight into the living conditions and domestic architecture of the era.
The house contributes to Fremantle’s community identity, representing a period when the area saw increased residential development to accommodate a growing population. It remains significant as part of the city’s evolving heritage and connection to its working-class past.
This house is a good example of the type and retains key architectural features that typify the period.ArchaeologyConditionCondition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistoryA colour photo dated January 1993 shows a red brick house with a red tile roof. There are 3 wood and fibro gable ends, each with a terracotta finial, on the front of the house, with one over each of the front rooms and one over the central porch which protrudes. The tile roof below has hips with the ridge running parallel to the front wall. Each of the front rooms has a 3 paned casement window with a tiled canopy over it. The central porch has a low red brick wall with pillars on the corners and Doric style columns supporting the roof. There is a central front door. On the right hand side facing the house there is a garage with a red tile roof and double doors with a window in each door, painted to match the gable ends of the house.Physical DescriptionHouse, 103 South Street is a single storey brick and tile house constructed in the Federation Bungalow style of Architecture. The walls are tuck pointed brick. The roof is hipped with three large gables and clad with tiles. There is a red brick corbelled chimney and an airconditioning unit evident on the roof. The verandah is under the central gable supported by rendered columns on a half wall brick balustrade. The symmetrical façade has a central door flanked either side by three timber framed casement windows with leadlighting. The windows have tiled awnings above, supported by timber brackets. There is a garage with roller door to one side, under the main tiled roof. The house is situated at street level. There is no fence to the front boundary line. 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
The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. The house exhibits characteristic features of the Inter-War Bungalow style. These elements contribute to the historical streetscape and the broader residential character of Fremantle. This bungalow reflects the suburban expansion of Fremantle, when economic growth and advances in transportation facilitated the development of modest worker and middle-class housing. It provides insight into the living conditions and domestic architecture of the era.
The house contributes to Fremantle’s community identity, representing a period when the area saw increased residential development to accommodate a growing population. It remains significant as part of the city’s evolving heritage and connection to its working-class past.
This house is a good example of the type and retains key architectural features that typify the period.ArchaeologyConditionCondition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistoryA colour photo dated January 1993 shows a red brick house with a red tile roof. There are 3 wood and fibro gable ends, each with a terracotta finial, on the front of the house, with one over each of the front rooms and one over the central porch which protrudes. The tile roof below has hips with the ridge running parallel to the front wall. Each of the front rooms has a 3 paned casement window with a tiled canopy over it. The central porch has a low red brick wall with pillars on the corners and Doric style columns supporting the roof. There is a central front door. On the right hand side facing the house there is a garage with a red tile roof and double doors with a window in each door, painted to match the gable ends of the house.Physical DescriptionHouse, 103 South Street is a single storey brick and tile house constructed in the Federation Bungalow style of Architecture. The walls are tuck pointed brick. The roof is hipped with three large gables and clad with tiles. There is a red brick corbelled chimney and an airconditioning unit evident on the roof. The verandah is under the central gable supported by rendered columns on a half wall brick balustrade. The symmetrical façade has a central door flanked either side by three timber framed casement windows with leadlighting. The windows have tiled awnings above, supported by timber brackets. There is a garage with roller door to one side, under the main tiled roof. The house is situated at street level. There is no fence to the front boundary line. 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 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 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, 103 SOUTH STREET, BEACONSFIELD WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 19/03/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/14508