Rose Street, 15, South Fremantle WA 6162
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleHOUSE, 15 ROSE STREETAddress15 Rose Street SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No21622Location DescriptionStreet Number15Construction Commenced1897Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: Corrugated IronWall – BRICK: Face BrickWall – STONE: LimestoneFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: Land allocation & subdivisionStatement Of SignificanceHouse, 15 Rose Street, is a typical limestone brick and iron single storey house dating from 1897. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.ArchaeologyConditionCondition assessed as fair - note being renovated in 2008 (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, 15 Rose Street was built between 1895 and 1900. In 1901/02, the cottage was owned by M Sorenson and occupied by Lilly Young, a widow. A sewerage diagram dated 1907 shows House, 15 Rose Street as a substantial brick house with a two bay windows on the front façade and a full length front verandah wrapping around the full length of the house on the western side. A bathroom and cellar were located at the rear of the house and there was a well and separate water closet in the rear yard. By 1930, ownership had passed to Rosalie Sorenson. House, 15 Rose Street continued to be a rental property throughout this time. House, 15 Rose Street was owned by Maddelena Caputi from c. 1950 until at least 1981. Gennaro Caputi was the occupant throughout this period. This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment of Fremantle. Physical Description15 Rose Street is a single storey, limestone, brick and iron house with a symmetrical facade built by 1897 and designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone with red brick quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door flanked on either side by bay windows. There are two rendered corbelled chimneys evident. Note: in 2008 this place is being renovated. The render has been removed from the walls and the verandah has been removed.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). 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 Date07/01/2001
Local Government Statutory Heritage Listings
Local Government Statutory Listing CustodianCity of FremantleLocal Government Statutory Listing TypeHeritage ListLocal Government Statutory Listing StatusYesLocal Government Statutory Listing 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
Rose Street, 15, South Fremantle WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 30/04/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/37687