HOUSE, 13 ORIENT STREET, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleHOUSE, 13 ORIENT STREETAddress13 Orient Street SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No22870Street Number13Construction Commenced1922 cConstruction MaterialRoof – TILE: Cement TileWall – TIMBER: WeatherboardFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: Land allocation & subdivisionStatement Of SignificanceHOUSE, 13 ORIENT STREET, a single storey timber and iron roofed house, is a representative example of a modest timber dwelling constructed in c1922, 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).HistoryHouse, 13 Orient Street was built between 1920 and 1925. In 1924/25, James Fletcher was listed as the owner and Frank Caple as the occupant. Fletcher retained ownership until c. 1940, when title was transferred to Evelyn Fletcher. The house continued to be occupied by tenants during this time. Kate Budge owned and occupied House, 13 Orient Street from c. 1945 to the early 1960s and the place has had a number of owners since that time, including: John and Jenny Champman (early 1960s); Marko and Katica Donjerkovich (mid-1960s); Alfredo and Maria De Florenca (late 1960s); Anibal Loreto (1970s). The place has had a number of owners since c. 1980. A diagram dated 1954 shows House, 13 Orient Street as being a house with a projecting front room, a half-length verandah and a centrally located front path leading to the street. There was also a large asbestos building in the backyard.Physical DescriptionSingle storey weatherboard and tile cottage with an asymmetrical facade constructed c1950. The walls are painted weatherboard. The roof hipped and gabled with no eaves and clad with tiles. The half verandah is under a broken back tile roof with metal posts. The front facade is asymetrical with a protruding front room with an aluminium window. Under the verandah is the front door and a timber framed window. There is a rendered masonry and timber picket fence to the front boundary and a small garden area behind.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residenceIntegrity/AuthenticityMedium degree of integrity (original intent partially 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 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).HistoryHouse, 13 Orient Street was built between 1920 and 1925. In 1924/25, James Fletcher was listed as the owner and Frank Caple as the occupant. Fletcher retained ownership until c. 1940, when title was transferred to Evelyn Fletcher. The house continued to be occupied by tenants during this time. Kate Budge owned and occupied House, 13 Orient Street from c. 1945 to the early 1960s and the place has had a number of owners since that time, including: John and Jenny Champman (early 1960s); Marko and Katica Donjerkovich (mid-1960s); Alfredo and Maria De Florenca (late 1960s); Anibal Loreto (1970s). The place has had a number of owners since c. 1980. A diagram dated 1954 shows House, 13 Orient Street as being a house with a projecting front room, a half-length verandah and a centrally located front path leading to the street. There was also a large asbestos building in the backyard.Physical DescriptionSingle storey weatherboard and tile cottage with an asymmetrical facade constructed c1950. The walls are painted weatherboard. The roof hipped and gabled with no eaves and clad with tiles. The half verandah is under a broken back tile roof with metal posts. The front facade is asymetrical with a protruding front room with an aluminium window. Under the verandah is the front door and a timber framed window. There is a rendered masonry and timber picket fence to the front boundary and a small garden area behind.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residenceIntegrity/AuthenticityMedium degree of integrity (original intent partially 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 Date22/11/2000
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, 13 ORIENT STREET, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 03/09/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/37641