Local Government
Swan
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
132 Swan St Guildford
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Riversliegh
Construction Date
Constructed from 1896
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 30 Aug 2017 | ||
| Heritage List | YES | 15 Dec 2010 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 29 Oct 2004 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Recorded | 14 Jun 1976 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Jul 1996 | Considerable Significance |
Considerable Significance |
|
Statement of Significance
The place as considerable aesthetic value as a high status Federation Era manor house. It forms part of remnant building stock which makes up Guildford's historic fabric.
Physical Description
Large mansion influenced by Art Nouveau movement. House has extensive verandahs. The decorative squat turret on southwest corner has internal flooring and window looking to the northwest over the river. Former servants quarters and cellar are located below rear of house. Block extended to the river's edge at one stage. House is larger than it appears with its wide frontage to the street. Decorative valance.
History
The residence was built for Charles Crossland, a surveyor. One of a number of large houses built along river around the turn of the 20th century.
The residence was later bought by Dr G. E. Fergusson-Stewart who ran a surgery in a front room. The artesian bore on-site is in good condition.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Queen Anne |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Other Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
02 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
24 Oct 2017Disclaimer
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