House

• unknown
• (original plans cannot be accessed)
• 1926
• 15 Fernhill Terrace, garage (00056:18:B1762)
• 1961
• 15 Fernhill Terrace, dwelling additions (00058:200:C9140)

• unknown
• Not assessed

Not assessed

Fernhill Cottage is an example of a simplified timber version of the Georgian style. The medium pitch roof, overhanging eaves, dormer window, multi paned sash windows, and simple brick chimney are all features of this style.

Rusticated weatherboard

Brick Chimney

Corrugated steel roofing

Timber joinery

This cottage is situated in Wadestown and contributes significantly to the character and social heritage of the area. The cottage is set to the street front, where it is prominent from both directions due to being placed close to a bend in the road. The area is made up of one and two storey residences.

• 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 cottage is an important building in Wadestown and is of architectural value as an example of an early colonial cottage. The house shows the adaptability of timber buildings, having been added to several times since its construction.

• Townscape

  Does the item have townscape value for the part it plays in defining a space or street; providing visual interest; its role as a landmark; or the contribution it makes to the character and sense of place of Wellington?

  This house has townscape value for the visual interest that it adds to Fernhill Terrace. It is prominent in the streetscape and is visible from both directions along the road. It contributes a significant amount of character to Wadestown and contributes to the sense of place in Wellington.

• Association

  Is the item associated with an important person, group, or organisation?

  This house has had a modest history since its construction for notable Wellington businessman Charles Pharazyn. It was later owned by Mrs Euphemia Ballingal Maxwell who built an addition onto the cottage to house her school classes and the Presbyterian Sunday school and church services. The Wadestown School and the Presbyterian Church, both document their beginnings to this house.

• Archaeological

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

  This house was constructed pre 1900 and is in an area known to be associated with pre 1900 human activity. The risk of accidental discovery is unknown.

• Technological

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

  The earliest parts of this cottage date from the 1840s; there is technical interest in the construction and materials used.

• Sentiment Connection

  Is the item a focus of community sentiment and connection?

  Both the Wadestown Presbyterian Church and School document their beginnings to this house making it is an important feature of the community.

• 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?

  The house has been added to a number of times since original construction, with the most significant addition (the south gable) being added in 1866. The house retains significant original materials and has a high level of authenticity.

• Local Regional National International

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

  This cottage is locally significant as a representative of the early development of Wadestown and Wellington, for its historical associations with prominent Wellingtonians, and for its contribution to the character and sense of place in Wadestown.

• Representative

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

  This cottage is a representative example of an early timber cottage built in a style and using materials typical of its period.

Not assessed

• Heritage Covenant. 15 Fernhill Terrace. 16 May 2012.
• ‘Heritage building – 15 Fernhill Terrace’. 2008. 1041-06-FER15
• (00056:18:B1762); 15 Fernhill Terrace, garage 01 Sep 1926
• (00058:200:C9140); 15 Fernhill Terrace, dwelling additions 12 Sep 1961

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