HOUSE, 12 ROSE STREET, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleHOUSE, 12 ROSE STREETAddress12 Rose Street SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No23039Construction Commenced1935Construction MaterialRoof – TILE: Terracotta TileWall – RENDER: SmoothFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: Land allocation & subdivisionStatement Of SignificanceHOUSE, 12 ROSE STREET, a single storey rendered masonry and tile roofed house, is a representative example of a c1935 Californian Bungalow, 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 the interwar Californian Bungalow housing style that became popular in Western Australia, reflecting both the economic and social conditions of the time.
The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. This house is a modest example of the Californian Bungalow style, which was widely adopted throughout Fremantle at this time. Characteristic features such as a low-pitched hipped and gabled roof, exposed rafters, decorative timberwork, and a wide verandah supported by masonry piers contribute to its architectural value. These elements contribute to the historical streetscape and the broader residential character of Fremantle.
The bungalow represents the expansion of Fremantle’s suburbs during the interwar period, a time when increased prosperity and improved transport links encouraged the development of detached family homes. It contributes to the historical narrative of Fremantle’s growth beyond its port and commercial hub, providing insight into the lifestyles of middle-class families in the early 20th century. 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. As part of a broader streetscape of interwar homes, the bungalow contributes to the collective character of its streetscape. It represents a period when Australian home design shifted towards informal, open-plan living, influencing residential architecture for decades to come. 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).HistoryThis area of South Fremantle was part of a five acre grant made to Captain John Bruce of the Pensioner Guards in 1851. The property was subdivided in the early 1890s although the majority of the street was not developed until the early 1900s. House, 12 Rose Street was built between 1930 and 1941. In 1941/42, the house was owned and occupied by Albert Pierce. Albert sold it to Ante & Rozario Radich in the mid-1950s. The Radich family still owned it in 1981.Physical Description12 Rose Street is a rendered masonry and tile single storey house built in 1935 in the Inter War California Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are rendered masonry. The roof is hipped and clad with terracotta tiles. There is a timber front door with sidelights and a set of 3 casement leadlight windows under the wide half gabled porch. The half gable end is timbered and is supported by squre limestone and rendered masonry columns. There is another timber set of three casement windows with leadlights to the left side of the front elevation. There is a tiled awning with timber brackets over this window. There is a rendered masonry and timber fence to the front boundary line.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residenceIntegrity/AuthenticityHigh degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). High degree of authenticity with much 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. This house is a modest example of the Californian Bungalow style, which was widely adopted throughout Fremantle at this time. Characteristic features such as a low-pitched hipped and gabled roof, exposed rafters, decorative timberwork, and a wide verandah supported by masonry piers contribute to its architectural value. These elements contribute to the historical streetscape and the broader residential character of Fremantle.
The bungalow represents the expansion of Fremantle’s suburbs during the interwar period, a time when increased prosperity and improved transport links encouraged the development of detached family homes. It contributes to the historical narrative of Fremantle’s growth beyond its port and commercial hub, providing insight into the lifestyles of middle-class families in the early 20th century. 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. As part of a broader streetscape of interwar homes, the bungalow contributes to the collective character of its streetscape. It represents a period when Australian home design shifted towards informal, open-plan living, influencing residential architecture for decades to come. 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).HistoryThis area of South Fremantle was part of a five acre grant made to Captain John Bruce of the Pensioner Guards in 1851. The property was subdivided in the early 1890s although the majority of the street was not developed until the early 1900s. House, 12 Rose Street was built between 1930 and 1941. In 1941/42, the house was owned and occupied by Albert Pierce. Albert sold it to Ante & Rozario Radich in the mid-1950s. The Radich family still owned it in 1981.Physical Description12 Rose Street is a rendered masonry and tile single storey house built in 1935 in the Inter War California Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are rendered masonry. The roof is hipped and clad with terracotta tiles. There is a timber front door with sidelights and a set of 3 casement leadlight windows under the wide half gabled porch. The half gable end is timbered and is supported by squre limestone and rendered masonry columns. There is another timber set of three casement windows with leadlights to the left side of the front elevation. There is a tiled awning with timber brackets over this window. There is a rendered masonry and timber fence to the front boundary line.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residenceIntegrity/AuthenticityHigh degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). High degree of authenticity with much 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 Date04/01/2001
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, 12 ROSE STREET, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 30/04/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/37684