Eggleton Residence

Statement of Significance

The 'Eggleton Residence' has high aesthetic, social and historic significance for the Mundaring Shire and townsite as an excellent example of a house of the period and for it's associations with the Chief Engineers on the No. 1 Pump.

Physical Description

For it's period, 1920-1030 Arts & Crafts/Art Noveau, Eggleton is a moderately large stone residence with brick quoins and tiled roof. The hipped roof features several projecting gable ends and extends down over a wrap around verandah tot he north and east. Timber bracketed posts, rising from brick bases and balustrade wall to the verandah support the edge of the verandah. Terracotta finials and large brick chimneys add tot he roofs scape and elegance of the house.

History

In 1929, this house was built for Mr Eggleton, the Engineer in Charge of No. 1 Pumping Station of the Mundaring Weir. In 1906,Mr Eggleton was a member of the four man Hall Committee who worked to build a local hall and Mechanics Institute at the Mundaring Weir Settlement. The granite for the house was chosen by Mr Eggleton from a local quarry and the stone masonry was carried out by Ted Ingram of Mahogany Creek, Mr Eggleton died in 1938 and in 1940 his widow sold the house to her niece Mrs Reeves. Mr Reeves was also employed on the No. 1 and No. 2 Pumping Stations. The present owners purchased the property in 1957.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High

Condition

Good

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