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Faversham House

Author

Shire of York

Place Number

02876
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Location

24 Grey St York

Location Details

Part of Central York Heritage Area P26586

Local Government

York

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Constructed from 1850, Constructed from 1906

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
Heritage List Adopted 25 Nov 2019
State Register Registered 02 Sep 1997 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
Restrictive Covenant YES

Heritage Council
Classified by the National Trust Classified 01 Nov 1976

Heritage Council
Register of the National Estate Registered 21 Mar 1978

Heritage Council
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 25 Nov 2019 Grade A

Grade A

Exceptional significance - Essential to the heritage of the locality. Rare or outstanding example. Place is listed on, or worthy of consideration for listing on the State Register of Heritage Places.

Parent Place or Precinct

26586 Central York Heritage Area

Statement of Significance

Faversham House is of considerable significance for its strong association with the convict period in WA history (1850-1868), as it was built with convict labour in most stages of the construction (1849, c.1850, c.1858, 1867); a fine representative example of Victorian Rustic Gothic Architecture in a rural town, of which there are few remaining examples; it has significant associations with three generations of the Monger family, J.H. (John Henry) Monger Snr, J.H. Monger Jnr, and A.J. Monger, for exactly 100 years. (1841 land grant-1941 sale to Commonwealth Government); it has been a focus of social, convalescent, religious and cultural tourism associations at various periods since 1849; it is highly valued by the York community and contributes to the their sense of place through its association with the Monger family, and the history of York; it is very significant cultural environment in the rural town setting, integral within the historic fabric of the York district; and, the commanding position overlooking the town of York, has a landmark quality.

Physical Description

Faversham House is a two-storey stone residence with timber floors and corrugated iron roof. It was built and extended by successive generations of the Monger family. As one of the larger residential complexes in York with a total of almost fifty rooms, the scale of Faversham House makes this a rare example of Colonial architecture.

History

Faversham House began with the original land grant to John Henry Monger Snr in 1841, followed by site excavations in c.1849 when the cellar was constructed into the cut of the hill on the east side of Grey Street. Faversham House was constructed with the assistance of convict labour. Within a year or so, it seems the ground floor of the dwelling was constructed, replicating the form and layout of the cellar below. A few years later, c.1858, the first floor copied the ground floor.
In 1867, after his father’s death, John Henry Monger Jnr. inherited the family estate including Faversham House. He added the north and south double storey wings to the existing double storey centre of the house.
From 1896, it was leased out as a hospital and convalescent home. After A.J Monger became sole owner (1903), he married and returned to Faversham House. It was in poor condition, but by 1909 he had renovated and added a double storey section that comprised a new kitchen, and servants quarters upstairs, and the west verandas.
In 1939, Faversham House was donated to the Australian Government and the Red Cross for use as a hospital and convalescent home for returned servicemen. The building was converted for use as a convalescent home. An extensive restoration took place in 1975.
Between 1994 and 1996, Faversham House was extensively restored and fitted with ensuites and bathrooms upstairs for an exclusive accommodation and function facility.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: Moderate/high

Condition

Fair/good

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
6515 Faversham House, York : conservation works (final report). Conservation works report 2003
9938 Faversham House, York. Conservation works: basement. Conservation works report 2012
629 Proposed restoration and maintenance repairs for Faversham House, York. Report 1979
404 Report on the restoration of Faversham House York. Heritage Study {Other} 1986
6649 Faversham House, York : conservation management plan. Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 2003
7461 York sketchbook. Book 2003
9396 Heritage Grants Program Faversham House, York. Conversation works: Re-roofing. Conservation works report 2009

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use FARMING\PASTORAL Homestead
Present Use COMMERCIAL Hotel, Tavern or Inn
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Two storey residence
Other Use RELIGIOUS Other
Other Use EDUCATIONAL Other
Other Use HEALTH Hospital
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Two storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Victorian Rustic Gothic

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall STONE Local Stone
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
PEOPLE Early settlers
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Workers {incl. Aboriginal, convict}
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES World Wars & other wars
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES Refugees

Creation Date

30 May 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

20 Oct 2020

Disclaimer

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