Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
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Location
Estuary Dr Bunbury
Location Details
opposite Leschenault Homestead fmr Old Coast Road
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 1996 | Historic Site |
Historic Site |
City of Bunbury |
Statement of Significance
The place has been assessed by the National Trust of Australia (WA) and has
been entered in the Register held by that body as a classified building with the
/ following statement of signficiance:
A gracious old home containing a wealth of historic data. Old cottage still
standing and kept for store-room and historic reasons. The property was bought
from Pearce Clifton by John Forster Johnson a successful dairy farmer in about
1880.
The place has also been assessed by the Australian Heritage Commission and has
been entered in the Register of the National Estate with the following statement
of significance:
A gracious old home containing a wealth of historic data. Old cottage still
standing and kept for store-room and historic reasons. The property was bought
from Pearce Clifton by John Forster Johnson a successful dairy farmer in about
1880.
Physical Description
Wattle & daub covered with weatherboards. The main single-storey weatherboard
building was erected c. 1854-70 with encircling verandahs and a low protective
roof. The walls are of adobe, clad with weatherboard, and the original shingles
are covered with corrugated iron. Nearby is the original round stone water tank
which is still in use. The complex, which is surrounded by attractive grounds, is
a fine example of early vernacular building.
History
assessment 1982
Original Owner: Pearce Clifton
Date of Original Construction: the Cottage 1843, the west wing about 1854
Architect & Builder not known
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Cottage |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Other Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War California Bungalow |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Workers {incl. Aboriginal, convict} |
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
Creation Date
12 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
15 Jul 2021Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.