South Terrace, 1/111, Fremantle WA 6160
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Heritage TitleHOUSE, 1/111 South TerraceAddress1/111 South Terrace FREMANTLE WA 6160Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No21946Other NamesHouse and Former StablesKelso Private HospitalConstruction Commenced1902Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: ZincalumeWall – BRICK: Rendered BrickWall – STONE: LimestoneFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: Land allocation & subdivisionOCCUPATIONS: Commercial & service industriesStatement Of SignificanceHouse, 1/111 South Terrace, a two storey limestone, brick and iron house constructed in c1902 is a fine example of a Federation Queen Anne dwelling. The place contributes significantly to the streetscape. The long association with local doctors has contributed to the historic and social significance of the place. Note: Stabled demolished 1950s. Historic Site.ArchaeologyConditionHistoryThe land was originally granted to William Marmion, a well-known Fremantle publican and merchant. Three cottages were built on the property in 1880 and the 1896 rate book describes them as weatherboard construction. By 1902 these cottages had been demolished and a house and stables built (possibly by John Bateman). The first resident from 1902 was Sydney Hicks, a doctor and surgeon. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated c. 1910 shows a large stone house with a projecting front room with bay window to the south. The house had two front verandahs – one across the façade terminating at the bay window; the other was a small verandah to the north set half way down the length of the house. There was a rear verandah and separate wash house in the back yard, along with a weatherboard building dividing into three sections (including stables) on the northern boundary fence and a fowl yard on the southern boundary fence. Further galvanised iron stables were located on the lot behind (off Howard Street) and these may also have been associated with House, 111 South Terrace. The stables were demolished in the 1950s. The property has been occupied by medical practitioners over the years. After Dr Hicks from 1902, the next occupant in 1905, Peter Garbin, was also a surgeon. Blaxland Walter, a medical practitioner, lived there in the 1910s and in the 1930s and 1940s, it was occupied by Dr Alan Bean. The place was still a doctor’s surgery and used by doctors and medical professionals until 1998. This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - PURPLE - of architectural and historic significance in its own right. In 1999, the two storey house and surgery on 1350sm of land was advertised as a ‘prime development opportunity’ and was acquired by Fremantle residents Chris & Pam Lewis. They restored the exterior in 2000 under the supervision of a Council heritage architect, and also restored the interior. In 2001 they subdivided the site and built three 2-storey homes on the south side, and three 2-storey apartments on the north side behind the original home. [The new houses are not part of the MHI listing.] The original residence is now numbered 1/111 South Terrace. Physical Description1/111 South Terrace is a two storey limestone and brick house constructed in c1902 in the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture. The walls are limestone with red brick quoining. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with corrugated iron. The front façade is asymmetrical with a protruding double storey section with bay windows and a recessed section with a timber double storey verandah. The windows are generally timber framed double hung sashes and the front door is timber framed with fan and side lights. There is a rendered masonry, iron and hedge fence to the front boundary line. There are rendered masonry chimneys evident. The property was subdivided and six storey rendered masonry dwellings were constructed on the site in 2001. They are not part of this listing.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Two storey residenceOther Use – Transport\Communications: Rail: OtherPresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Two storey residenceIntegrity/AuthenticityPlace 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 1B
RELATED
South Terrace, 1/111, Fremantle WA 6160. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 07/09/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/31002