King William Street, 5, South Fremantle WA 6162
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleHOUSE, 5 KING WILLIAM STREETAddress5 King William Street SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No21104Location DescriptionStreet Number5Construction Commenced1895Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: Corrugated IronWall – BRICK: Painted BrickWall – STONE: LimestoneFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: Land allocation & subdivisionStatement Of SignificanceHouse, 5 King William Street, comprising a single storey limestone, brick and iron single storey residence constructed c1895 has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place is of aesthetic value as an example of a Victorian Georgian style of architecture residence and for its contribution to the streetscape and surrounding area; the place has some historic value as a late nineteenth century house that demonstrates the settlement and development of the Fremantle area, the place social significance as it contributes to the community’s sense of place, and; it is representative of typical workers houses in the South Fremantle area. The rear shed is of little significance. ArchaeologyConditionCondition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistoryKing William Street was called Florence Street until c. 1950. The street was largely developed in the 1890s and early 1900s. House, 5 King William Street was built c. 1895. In 1901/02, it was owned and occupied by Thomas Butler, a labourer. Thomas lived there until c. 1920. In the 1940s, Arthur Ulph was the owner and occupier. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1955 shows a brick residence built near the western boundary. The house had a full length front verandah with centrally located front steps and a large asbestos addition at the rear. The yard extended across the rear of House, 7 King William Street and there was a galvanised iron shed located against the back fence. Frederick Jenkins bought the property c. 1950 and was still the owner in 1981. This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - RED -significant for contributing to the unique character of Fremantle. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in Oct 2009 by Philip Griffiths Architects for a DA submission to Council (DA0475/09) for a proposed addition to the rear, replacement roof, and restoration of the limestone and brick quoining facade. Physical Description5 King William Street is a single storey, limestone, brick and iron house with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone with painted brick quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door and double hung sash windows. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron roof supported on cement pillars. The house is elevated from street level with steps leading to the front verandah and entrance. There is a limestone wall to part of the front boundary line. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in Oct 2009 by Philip Griffiths Architects for a DA submission to Council (DA0475/09) for a proposed addition to the rear, replacement roof, and restoration of the limestone and brick quoining facade.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: OtherPresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residenceArchitectural StylesIntegrity/AuthenticityMedium degree of integrity (original intent mostly 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
PARENT PLACE
Parent Place No22386
RELATED
King William Street, 5, South Fremantle WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 08/04/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/37338