DUPLEX, 185 SOUTH TERRACE, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleDUPLEX, 185 SOUTH TERRACEAddressSouth Terrace, 185, South Fremantle WA 6162Summary185 South Terrace SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No21971Location DescriptionStreet Number185Construction Commenced1903Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: Corrugated IronWall – BRICK: Face BrickFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: Land allocation & subdivisionStatement Of SignificanceDUPLEX, 185 - 187 SOUTH TERRACE, is a typical brick and iron single storey duplex pair dating from c1903. 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 Federation Bungalow style of architecture.ArchaeologyConditionCondition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistorySouth Terrace was previously called Mandurah Road.
Duplex, 185 South Terrace (and its pair Duplex, 187 South Terrace) was built in 1903/04 for David Hughes. The land had been part of a large estate granted to John Bruce, Lieutenant Colonel of the Pensioner Guards in 1851. From 1891, it was owned by Henry Briggs, who subdivided it circa 1902.
A 1907 plan shows the two brick duplex cottages as a mirror pair. Both had full length front verandahs and the outer ends of the rear verandahs were enclosed to provide a small bathroom. A fence divided the front and rear yards. (An identical pair of duplexes to the north have been demolished).
Following David Hugh’s death in 1904, title was held by his estate until 1909, when both duplexes were bought by William Monroe, a contractor. By 1920, Filippo Carello, a market gardener, was the owner. Florence Hearne bought the properties in 1922 and William Whittley in 1935. Robena Murphy was the owner from 1949 to 1977, when title passed to Maxwell and Caroline Thomson. Duplex, 185 South Terrace was a rental property throughout this time.
Duplex, 185 South Terrace has had several owners since the late 1970s. The living room and bathroom were altered in 1979. Since 1981, it has been registered on a strata plan. Physical DescriptionDUPLEX, 185 -187 SOUTH TERRACE is a single storey, brick and iron duplex pair with a symmetrical façade built in 1903 and designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are red face brick and rendered masonry. The rooves are pitched and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron roof and is supported by turned timber posts. The front doors with side and fanlights are adjacent to each other and no.197 has two double hung sash windows. There are at least three rendered corbelled chimneys evident. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary line, with foliage in front of no.185 making further description difficult.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Conjoined residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Conjoined 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
Duplex, 185 South Terrace (and its pair Duplex, 187 South Terrace) was built in 1903/04 for David Hughes. The land had been part of a large estate granted to John Bruce, Lieutenant Colonel of the Pensioner Guards in 1851. From 1891, it was owned by Henry Briggs, who subdivided it circa 1902.
A 1907 plan shows the two brick duplex cottages as a mirror pair. Both had full length front verandahs and the outer ends of the rear verandahs were enclosed to provide a small bathroom. A fence divided the front and rear yards. (An identical pair of duplexes to the north have been demolished).
Following David Hugh’s death in 1904, title was held by his estate until 1909, when both duplexes were bought by William Monroe, a contractor. By 1920, Filippo Carello, a market gardener, was the owner. Florence Hearne bought the properties in 1922 and William Whittley in 1935. Robena Murphy was the owner from 1949 to 1977, when title passed to Maxwell and Caroline Thomson. Duplex, 185 South Terrace was a rental property throughout this time.
Duplex, 185 South Terrace has had several owners since the late 1970s. The living room and bathroom were altered in 1979. Since 1981, it has been registered on a strata plan. Physical DescriptionDUPLEX, 185 -187 SOUTH TERRACE is a single storey, brick and iron duplex pair with a symmetrical façade built in 1903 and designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are red face brick and rendered masonry. The rooves are pitched and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron roof and is supported by turned timber posts. The front doors with side and fanlights are adjacent to each other and no.197 has two double hung sash windows. There are at least three rendered corbelled chimneys evident. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary line, with foliage in front of no.185 making further description difficult.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Conjoined residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Conjoined 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 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 2
PARENT PLACE
Parent Place No22386Parent place nameSouth Fremantle Heritage Area
RELATED
DUPLEX, 185 SOUTH TERRACE, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 07/04/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/37864