DUPLEX, 278 SOUTH TERRACE, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleDUPLEX, 278 SOUTH TERRACEAddressSouth Terrace, 278, South Fremantle WA 6162Summary278 South Terrace SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No22016Location DescriptionStreet Number278Construction Commenced1899Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: Corrugated IronWall – BRICK: Rendered BrickWall – RENDER: SmoothFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: Land allocation & subdivisionStatement Of SignificanceDuplex, 276-278 South Terrace, is a typical rendered masonry and iron single storey duplex pair dating from c1899. 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).HistoryThe duplex pair at 276 and 278 South Terrace were built in 1899, for Mrs James Day, a widow. Jessie Day owned the cottages for several years and by 1920, ownership had been transferred to William Day. John Leicester was a long term tenant between c. 1930 and c. 1956. Bertha Kirk became the owner c. 1935 and by the early 1950s, the property was owned by Delice Kirk. The duplexes were previously addressed 60 and 62 Mandurah Road (up to c. 1930) and then 40 and 42 Mandurah Road (c. 1950). A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows 276 and 278 South Terrace as an attached pair of brick cottages, with full length front verandahs. Both residences had full length rear verandahs and detached laundries in the back yard. 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. Physical Description276-278 South Terrace is a single storey, rendered masonry and iron duplex pair with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are brick. The roof is gabled and clad with corrugated iron. The gable ends have simple timber finials. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron roof with decorative iron brackets. There is a visible dividing wall through verandah roof. There are at least three chimneys evident, one with chimney pot, two with rendered corbelling. There is a high timber fence with hedge to the front boundary line 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, 278 SOUTH TERRACE, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 07/04/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/37969