Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
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Location
Estuary Dr Bunbury
Location Details
opposite Leschenault Homestead fmr Old Coast Road
Construction Date
Constructed from 1880 to 1921
Demolition Year
1995Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 1996 | Historic Site |
Historic Site |
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Statement of Significance
DEMOLISHED
Cottage, Old Coast Road was an early rural cottage dating from the 1880s. It was asociated with Leshenault Park over the road.
Physical Description
DEMOLISHED
History
It is thought that the house was constructed at some stage in the 1880s. Architect Eustace Cohen was responsible for designing and overseeing renovations in the 1920s.
The building was closely connected to Leschenualt Park nearby, and was probably occupied by members of the Johnston family.
Integrity/Authenticity
DEMOLISHED May 1995.
Condition
DEMOLISHED
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohen, Eustace Gresley [emigrated to Australia 1905-6] | Architect | - | - |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Cottage |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Other Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War California Bungalow |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Workers {incl. Aboriginal, convict} |
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
Creation Date
12 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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