Heritage TitleHOUSE, 1B KNUTSFord STREETAddress1B Knutsford Street FREMANTLE WA 6160Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No20733Street Number1BConstruction Commenced1886Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: Corrugated IronWall – STONE: LimestoneFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: SettlementsStatement Of SignificanceHouse 1/B KnutsFord Street, has aesthetic and historic significance as a substantial Victorian Georgian style belonging to a prominent Fremantle merchant family in the nineteenth century and representing the lifestyle of the wealthier classes at that time. The place contributes to the substantially intact streetscape.ConditionCondition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistoryLot 822 was owned originally by William Owston from 1879, followed by Jonathon Crake and J K Hitchcock from 1880. Then various owners until Hicks family, who owned the lot from 1899 to 1959. The house was built 1886. The Hicks' were a significant Fremantle family, as merchants J A Hicks & Co., Drapers/Clothiers. Alterations were made to the cottage in 1976 and 1986. The 1986 alterations were carried out by Brian Klopper, at which time a photographic record was prepared. Physical DescriptionSingle storey rendered house with ashlar effect quoining and corrugated hipped roof, setback from the pavement, behind a picket fence and established trees. The roof has three chimneys with corbelling and extends over the three-sided verandah, which is supported by chamfered timber posts and has timber balustrades (probably not original). The façade features two sets of French doors and the main entrance; led to by prominent and rendered front steps. There are additions to the rear of the house, probably not original.AssociationBrian Klopper, 1986 renovationsHicks familyPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: OtherPresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residenceIntegrity/AuthenticityHigh degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, restored). High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).Place TypeIndividual Building or Group
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 2
KnutsFord Street, 1B, Fremantle WA 6160. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 05/04/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/29026
