HOUSE, 159 HAMPTON ROAD, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleHOUSE, 159 HAMPTON ROADAddress159 Hampton Road SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No23210Location DescriptionStreet Number159Construction Commenced1902Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: ZincalumeWall – BRICK: Rendered BrickFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: SettlementsStatement Of SignificanceHouse, 159 Hampton Road, is a single storey brick and iron house dating from 1902. 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 an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.
The dwelling reflects the expansion of Fremantle during the late 19th century, a time when the Western Australian gold rush brought economic growth and increased settlement. Its timber- framed construction and iron roofing are indicative of the resourceful building practices of the time, particularly in working-class and middle-class areas where accessible and durable materials were favoured.
It represents the daily lives of the working- and middle-class residents who contributed to the development of Fremantle. As part of Fremantle’s historic urban fabric, the house contributes to the collective identity of the area. It reflects the residential styles of the late 19th century.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. The land on which house 159 Hampton Road stands was vacant in 1900 and owned by Samuel EfFord. In 1901/02 ownership of the vacant lot transferred from EfFord to George R Brown. Ownership changed once again in 1902/03 to Winnifred May Back and in the same period a cottage was built for her. William Bennett, a civil servant, was the first tenant and in 1905/06 Edward George Back, a storeman, was the tenant. Winnifred owned the cottage until at least 1915/16 and by 1910/11 was the occupant as well. By 1920/21 Martha Hammer was owner and she had several tenants including; Phyllis Hammer in 1925/26, Arthur W Francis in 1930/31 and Thomas Robertson from circa 1935/36 into the early 1940s. Ownership had changed again by 1945/46 to Ivan Edward Maxfield and he was still tPhysical DescriptionHouse, 159 Hampton Road is a single storey brick and zincalume house designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are rendered to look like limestone. The roof is hipped and clad with replacement zincalume. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door flanked on either side by timber framed casement windows. The verandah has a dropped zincalume bullnose roof supported by square posts. There is a flat roofed garage attached to one side. There is a high brick and timber picket wall to the front boundary line that prevents further description of the front elevation.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). Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).Place TypeIndividual Building or Group
The dwelling reflects the expansion of Fremantle during the late 19th century, a time when the Western Australian gold rush brought economic growth and increased settlement. Its timber- framed construction and iron roofing are indicative of the resourceful building practices of the time, particularly in working-class and middle-class areas where accessible and durable materials were favoured.
It represents the daily lives of the working- and middle-class residents who contributed to the development of Fremantle. As part of Fremantle’s historic urban fabric, the house contributes to the collective identity of the area. It reflects the residential styles of the late 19th century.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. The land on which house 159 Hampton Road stands was vacant in 1900 and owned by Samuel EfFord. In 1901/02 ownership of the vacant lot transferred from EfFord to George R Brown. Ownership changed once again in 1902/03 to Winnifred May Back and in the same period a cottage was built for her. William Bennett, a civil servant, was the first tenant and in 1905/06 Edward George Back, a storeman, was the tenant. Winnifred owned the cottage until at least 1915/16 and by 1910/11 was the occupant as well. By 1920/21 Martha Hammer was owner and she had several tenants including; Phyllis Hammer in 1925/26, Arthur W Francis in 1930/31 and Thomas Robertson from circa 1935/36 into the early 1940s. Ownership had changed again by 1945/46 to Ivan Edward Maxfield and he was still tPhysical DescriptionHouse, 159 Hampton Road is a single storey brick and zincalume house designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are rendered to look like limestone. The roof is hipped and clad with replacement zincalume. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door flanked on either side by timber framed casement windows. The verandah has a dropped zincalume bullnose roof supported by square posts. There is a flat roofed garage attached to one side. There is a high brick and timber picket wall to the front boundary line that prevents further description of the front elevation.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). 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 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, 159 HAMPTON ROAD, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 17/04/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/37103