Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
130 Williams St Gooseberry Hill
Kalamunda
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1906
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Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 2013 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
· The place has historic value as a good and well maintained example of a country home of the early 20th century
· The place has historic value for its association with banking executive Henry D Holmes and his family
Single storey weatherboard house with hipped and gabled iron roof (painted dark green). The verandah extends across the front elevation with the canopy forming part of the main house roof, supported on timber columns. Tall rendered and painted chimneys with painted terracotta flues. Timber framed sash windows.
Technology, hospitality
Level of Integrity - Moderate; Level of Authenticity - Moderate
Good This residence was built in 1906 for Henry Diggins Holmes (1846-1931) the manager of the Western Australian bank and had his primary residence in Cottesloe at his home 'Banksia', later Le Fanu. He and his wife, Marion and their daughters were devout Christians and very active in charity work. This residence in Gooseberry Hill was a 'country residence' for use during holidays and weekend retreats for the family. It has not been established who were the architect or builder of the residence. On the death of Henry Holmes in 1931 the property was sold and converted to a guest house. It maintained that function until after World War II. It has been a private residence for many years.
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AN 291/4, Acc. No. 1303 | State Archives | ||
Rate Books | Darling Range Road Board | 1903-05 | |
ALK, p. 64; | |||
CHF, pp. 118, 170 | |||
LSC No. 1393 | Photographs |
Individual Building or Group
Epoch | General | Specific |
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Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
Type | General | Specific |
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Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
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OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
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