Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
123 Lesmurdie Rd Lesmurdie
Lot 51 Lesmurdie Rd, Lesmurdie
Earlswood
Kalamunda
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1920
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Municipal Inventory | Adopted | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
· The place has historic significance for its association with the orchard industry in Kalamunda which played an important role in the development of the district.
· The place has historic significance for its association with:Alfred Hawkins and Anthony Heslop who both made contributions to the local community and the development of the orchard industry in the district.
· The place has social significance for its association with the 'Earlswood' orchard which was well known and operated successfully in the district for many years.
· The place is a good representative example of a residence built for a leading member of the community in the 1920s.
This late 1920s cottage built of weatherboard, asbestos sheeting and iron roof is an excellent example of a managers home within a commercial orchard. Additions made to the house by the current owner have maintained the integrity of the property.