Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
16 Picton Cr Bunbury
Bunbury
South West
Constructed from 1920
Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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Heritage List | Adopted | 15 Apr 2003 |
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Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 1996 | Some Significance |
Some Significance |
House, 16 Picton Crescent, a two-storeyed brick, weatherboard and iron house with an eclectic observation tower has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons:
the place is a fine example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture;
the place has landmark qualities and contributes significantly to the streetscape and the community's sense of place.
House, 16 Picton Crescent is a two-storeyed brick, weatherboard and iron house with an eclectic observation tower at the front of the residence designed as a late example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture. The walls are face brick to the ground floor and timber framed and clad with weatherboards to the observation tower and the second storey addition. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. There is a pyramidal roof over the tower and the projecting bay of the second storey addition. The tower is octagonal in plan form and there is a similar shaped bay window to the ground floor immediately below the tower. The ground floor has a bullnose verandah supported by square timber posts and a timber balustrade. There is a set of concrete steps leading up to the elevated ground floor verandah.
There is a timber post and picket fence to the front boundary line.
House, 16 Picton Crescent was built c 1920. In 1921, it was owned and occupied by Sydney Howard Bath, a solicitor. Bath was a principal of the firm Bath, Eastman and Jenour which had offices in Victoria Street.
In 1931, House, 16 Picton Crescent was still owned by Bath, but no occupant was listed for that year. By 1941, the house was owned and occupied by William Knuckey. In 1951, House, 16 Picton Crescent was owned by Edwin Eastman, who replaced tenant L Rickard as the occupant during that year.
Architect Robert Nicholson designed renovations for the house in the 1990s.
High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability).
Medium degree of authenticity - alterations but with much original fabric remaining
(These statements based on street survey only).
Extensive additions to the rear of the building and roof attic mimics the existing small timber tower.
Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).
Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
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Nicholson, Robert [1990s renovation] | Architect | - | - |
Individual Building or Group
Epoch | General | Specific |
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Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
Style |
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Federation Queen Anne |
Type | General | Specific |
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Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
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