Local Government
Albany
Region
Great Southern
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Location
117-121 Serpentine Rd Albany
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Governor's Residence
Construction Date
Constructed from 1880
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 14 Oct 2020 |
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 | 30 Jun 2001 | Category A |
Category A |
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Statement of Significance
The former Headmaster's House and Governor's Residence to the rear of the old school is a solid stone house with many features that are characteristic of a building of this era- cement rendered quoins; projecting gabled wing and a bay window; double hung sash windows.
Physical Description
Set behind former school in Serpentine Rd
The back of the house faces the road and the front façade overlooks the park
Random coarse faced stone walls
Cement rendered quoins around door, windows and house corners
Corrugated iron half hipped roof
Projecting gable wing with double arched windows
Front verandah under separate roof finished with decorative iron lace balustrading
Rear verandah with wooden verandah posts and scalloped wood trim
Three rendered chimneys
History
This house was built as a private dwelling for a prominent merchant Charles Drew. It was designed by architect
George Temple Poole, who became one of Western Australia's well-known Government Architects responsible for a number of prominent Government buildings. The house was sold in the late 1880s to the Western Australian Government for use of Governor's summer residence. In 1910, the government purchased The Rocks in Grey Street for use as the Governor's Lodge and this house located behind the school became the Headmaster's House.
Previously the Headmaster had lived in a cottage. After the cottage was vacated it became the domestic science facility for the school but was later demolished.
The house was later converted to departmental offices.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Very High
Modifications: Part of the rear verandah has been enclosed with corrugated iron to form another room
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Albany Heritage Survey | City of Albany | 1994 | |
| Heritage Database | City of Albany | 1994 | |
| Heritage TODAY Site visit and Assessment | 1999 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Housing or Quarters |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Gothic Revival |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
22 Oct 2012Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Jan 2021Disclaimer
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