House

• unknown
• (original plans cannot be accessed – held by owners)
• 1893
• Original Construction
• 1945
• 146 Khandallah Road, dwelling alterations (00056:303:B23994)
• 1950
• 146 Khandallah Road, alterations and garage (00056:384:B29583)
• 1955
• 146 Khandallah Road, additions and alterations (00056:508:B38031)
• 1959
• 146 Khandallah Road, dwelling alterations (00058:92:C4489)
• 1989
• 146 Khandallah Street, dwelling additions and alterations (00059:261:D11762)
• 2006
• 146 Khandallah Road, relocate kitchen to form open plan family, dining room, new bedroom, new ensuite and bathroom altered (00078:2554:143108)
• 2009
• 146 Khandallah Road, remove existing single garage and construction of double concrete block garage with green roof (00078:3268:191561)

• unknown
• Not assessed

Not assessed

This house has been heavily influenced by the California Bungalow style, and possesses a number of its characteristics. The roof is low pitched and features shingles in the gable ends. The interior of the house has timber panelling with exposed cross bracing, and this ecclesiastical feature can be seen in other domestic work by Clere. The front façade is simple and elegant, reflecting the style of late nineteenth century suburban architecture.

Weatherboards

Shingle gable ends

Iron roofing

Painted timber joinery

This house is located in the northern Wellington suburb of Khandallah, and is built on a rise above Khandallah Road on a large section. This house is only partially visible from Khandallah Road as it is concealed from the street by vegetation.

• Architectural

  Does the item have architectural or artistic value for characteristics that may include its design, style, era, form, scale, materials, colour, texture, patina of age, quality of space, craftsmanship, smells, and sounds?

  This building has architectural value as a representative of an early Californian Bungalow styled house in Wellington. Its style, type of construction, and materials are representative of a typical good quality house of the day.

• Association

  Is the item associated with an important historic event, theme, pattern, phase, or activity?

  This house has had a modest and typical history for a residential dwelling in Wellington. It is associated with the early settlement of Khandallah. It is also associated with the Architect Frederick de Jersey Clere.

• Archaeological

  Does the item have archaeological value for its ability to provide scientific information about past human activity?

  This house was constructed pre 1900, so is considered to be of probable archaeological value.

• Technological

  Does the item have technological value for its innovative or important construction methods or use of materials?

  There is some technical value associated with the construction of this house, particularly the interior timber panelling and exposed cross braces which suggest an ecclesiastical influence.

• Identity Sense Of Place Continuity

  Is the item a focus of community, regional, or national identity? Does the item contribute to sense of place or continuity?

  This house is an important part of the local community and makes a contribution to the wider setting of Khandallah. It contributes to the sense of place and continuity of Prince Street, particularly in relation to its neighbours.

• Authentic

  Does the item have authenticity or integrity because it retains significant fabric from the time of its construction or from later periods when important additions or modifications were carried out?

  This house has had few listed modifications made and retains a relatively authentic quality. It has authenticity of style, craftsmanship, materials, and setting.

• Local Regional National International

  Is the item important for any of the above characteristics at a local, regional, national, or international level?

  This house is locally significant for its architectural values, its historic associations, its archaeological and technical values, and its authenticity.

• Representative

  Is the item a good example of the class it represents?

  This house is a good representative of the early use of the Californian Bungalow style in Wellington, and is built in materials and using techniques common to the period. It has had a modest and representative history for a residential building.

Not assessed

• Historic Places Trust, “Fredrick de Jersey Clere”, Professional Biographies, accessed January 29, 2013
• Maclean, Susan. 'Clere, Frederick de Jersey'. Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 6-Jun-2013,
• Morrell, Vivienne. ‘House – 146 Khandallah Road, Wellington’, Historic Places Trust Summary Report, 2012.
• 1945 146 Khandallah Road, dwelling alterations (00056:303:B23994)
• 1950 146 Khandallah Road, alterations and garage (00056:384:B29583)
• 1955 146 Khandallah Road, additions and alterations (00056:508:B38031)
• 1959 146 Khandallah Road, dwelling alterations (00058:92:C4489)
• 1989 146 Khandallah Street, dwelling additions and alterations(00059:261:D11762)
• 2006 146 Khandallah Road, relocate kitchen to form open plan family, dining room, new bedroom, new ensuite and bathroom altered (00078:2554:143108)
• 2009 146 Khandallah Road, remove existing single garage and construction of double concrete block garage with green roof (00078:3268:191561)

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