Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
18 Colin St West Perth
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Govt Central School of Nursing
Lawton Hostel
Construction Date
Constructed from 1908 to 1912
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 13 Apr 1992 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 18 Mar 2005 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
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 | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 02 Jun 1987 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 09 Aug 1988 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Restrictive Covenant | YES |
|
Heritage Council | ||
Statement of Significance
The place is an excellent example of a grand two storey brick, stucco and tile roof construction villa in the Federation Free style, with a pavilion, external garden walls and a restrained informal landscape setting.
The place is a substantial architectural statement and has landmark value as one of the most substantial residences remaining in West Perth.
The place is a very fine example of the work of the architectural work of Cavanagh, Cavanagh and Parry, prominent architects in practice in Perth during the first three decades of the twentieth century.
The place was built for Robert Law, a prominent builder and entrepreneur in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries who in partnership with William Atkins, was responsible for the construction of a number of prominent buildings and structures.
The place served as the West Australian Government School of Nursing for the Country Training School between 1955 and 1975.
Physical Description
Two storey brick and tile mansion with brick chimneys with rendered corbelling and terracotta pots. Expensive use of Stucco decoration. Front verandah supported by classical columns and extensive use of classical motifs for detail and decoration.
History
The building is one of the four remaining grand residences in West Perth. Its original lot remains intact, It was built around 1910 as a family home by Robert Oswald Law who was a builder also responsible for the Perth Mint and Perth Technical College . The Garden is also significant. It is formally laid out and includes rose gardens, a sunken pond, pergola, shadehouse, a summer house, brick wood shed and double brick boundary wall with capped piers and mouldings.
Integrity/Authenticity
Medium level of integrity.
Medium level of authenticity as alterations have occurred over time.
Condition
Fair
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cavanagh, Robert Oswald Law | Architect | - | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Register of Heritage Places Assessment Document - Lexbourne House (fmr) | 2005 | ||
| 1.86/18 | COP Heritage Place File |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11566 | Lexbourne House (fmr) | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2017 |
| 9519 | Lexbourne House (fmr), 18 (Lots 2, 3, 5, 102, 103 and 105) Colin Street, West Perth. | Archival Record | 2010 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Pointed Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
| PEOPLE | Innovators |
Creation Date
04 Jun 1992Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
10 Jun 2024Disclaimer
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