House at 1 Freyer Street
1 Freyer Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
Private Survey Heritage Precinct
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Statement of Significance
The house, pergola and lych gate, constructed by Henry A Klemke by 1920, at 1 Freyer Street, Williamstown.
How is it Significant?The house, pergola and lych gate at 1 Freyer Street, Williamstown are of local aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Aesthetically, it is significant as a fine and near original example of an Edwardian attic bungalow that is notable for its multi-gabled form and other original detail, which is not found on houses elsewhere in the city and demonstrates the transition between Edwardian and Interwar bungalow styles. It is complemented by an unusual and rare example of an early pergola and lych gate over the driveway. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)
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House at 1 Freyer Street - Physical Description 1
The house at 1 Freyer Street, Williamstown is a double-storey, attic-style, red brick Edwardian bungalow with a terracotta tiled triple-gabled roof. It is set back from the street boundary by a garden. At the street boundary, to the west, is an early and possibly contemporary lych-gate and pergola over the driveway. Other significant elements include:
- The unusual and distinctive bungalow form
- Half-timbered and shingled (stained) gable ends
- Tapered rough cast rendered piers on front porch
- Double-hung sash windows with a rectangular bay facing the street
- Carved timber brackets on gable ends
- Tapered rendered chimney with concrete capping and terracotta pot
The picket fence is a recent addition.
House at 1 Freyer Street - Integrity
External Integrity and condition
Integrity - High. Condition - Good
House at 1 Freyer Street - Physical Description 2
Context
One of a number of Edwardian and Interwar dwellings in this area.
House at 1 Freyer Street - Historical Australian Themes
Making Suburbs
House at 1 Freyer Street - Physical Description 3
Associations
Henry August Klemke Jnr
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading:
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RESIDENCEVictorian Heritage Register H0487
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ST HELLIERSVictorian Heritage Register H0560
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FORMER PRESBYTERIAN MANSEVictorian Heritage Register H0229
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