Wesley Street, 8, South Fremantle WA 6162
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Heritage TitleHOUSE, 8 WESLEY STREETAddress8 Wesley Street SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No27601Location DescriptionStreet Number8Construction Commenced1903Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: Corrugated IronWall – BRICK: Rendered BrickFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: Land allocation & subdivisionStatement Of SignificanceHouse, 8 Wesley Street, is a typical rendered masonry and tile single storey house dating from 1903. 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 South Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.ArchaeologyConditionCondition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistoryWesley Street was originally called Russell Street. The name was changed in 1901. House, 8 Wesley Street was built between 1900 and 1905. In 1905/06, Annie Moore was listed as the owner of the cottage, which was occupied by Florence Turne, a labourer. Ms Moore continued to own the house until c. 1923. In 1924/25, Jessie McAlister was listed as the owner and occupant. William Gaudie bought House, 8 Wesley Street in 1929/30 and John and Ruby Hayes were the owners from c. 1934 to c. 1952. Subsequent owners include James Clementi (rental property through his ownership) and Raffaele and Lucia Reale (early 1960s to 1975). The property has been owned by Miljenko Mardesic since 1975. This place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. It was also 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 DescriptionSingle storey rendered masonry and tile cottage with a symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are rendered masonry. The roof hipped with no eaves and clad with tiles. The verandah is under a separate tile roof with rendered piers and metal balustrade and screen. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. The verandah is set on the front boundary line.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residenceArchitectural StylesIntegrity/AuthenticityLow to Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Low to 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 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 3
PARENT PLACE
Parent Place No22386
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Heritage EntryYes
Wesley Street, 8, South Fremantle WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 06/04/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/38253