House at 1 Freyer Street

Location

1 Freyer Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is Significant?

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)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House