Kenmare Homestead

Author

Shire of Woodanilling

Place Number

17268

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Location

Douglas Rd Kenmare

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Douglas'

Local Government

Woodanilling

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	18 Mar 2003	Category 3	Category 3 Retain and conserve if possible: Council will endeavour to conserve the significance of the place through the provisions of the town planning scheme; photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The building is important for its connection with the first European settlement of the area and for its association with pioneering families. The building is a fine example of the style, construction methods and use of building materials in this period.

Physical Description

The stone dwelling is situated about 50 metres north of Douglas Road near the Kenmare
Hall. The building is substantial - built of stone, sash windows and a wide verandah almost around the entire house. A brick chimney is prominent above the galvanised iron roof. The verandah floor is of concrete with stone foundations. Remnant trees from the period of Douglas' ownership are around the homestead. As the home has not been lived in for some time it is not fully maintained.

History

The selector of the property, Harold Douglas, was one of six sons of Joe and Bell Douglas who established their farms in the Lakes area. Harold, one of the younger sons of Joe arrived at the Lakes with his father and brother (Jim) in 1900. Harold named his selection 'Kenmare' after their Victorian farm. Harold helped his parents build a four room house of mud bricks at 'The Lakes' while developing his property which ran from Wardering Lake to Robinson Road. Harold Douglas later donated 10 acres of land near his home for the hall site which after a ballot was named Kenmare. Douglas was chairman of the Hall Committee from 1922-1932. He farmed Kenmare until 1952 when he retired to Woodanilling. The property was then purchased by Roy Lines, a descendant of Oscar Lines, a commercial grape grower like Harold Douglas. In recent times the property has been sold to Ian and Brian Gumming of Wagin.

Integrity/Authenticity

Original Materials: Some
Modifications: Some

Condition

Fair

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Photos: 4/00, 4/1, C4.10; "Round Pool to Woodanilling".		1985
	John Bird;" Round Pool to Woodanilling", pp96, 97, 209, 265-266, 272-273		1985

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence

Historic Themes

General	Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Settlements

Creation Date

12 Nov 2004

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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