Lyndhurst

Statement of Significance

Lyndhurst, 2 Jarrah Street, a single storey timber and iron house House, 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 of the Tree Street area and the community's sense of place.

Physical Description

Lyndhurst is a single storey timber and iron house constructed in the Federation Queen Anne style of Architecture.

The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof supported by chamfered and turned timber posts with decorative timber brackets and frieze. There is a lean-to verandah on one side. The symmetrical front façade has a central front door with sidelights flanked on either side by timber framed double hung sash windows with sidelights and modern security screens fitted. There is a rendered chimney evident. The house is situated at street level. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary line.

Previous descriptive notes state: The interior featured pressed metal lined walls and ceilings with some lath and plaster.

History

Jarrah Street is one of the streets in the ‘Tree Street Area’, where the streets are named after indigenous flora. Jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) grew profusely in the district prior to European settlement. It was often called ‘Australian mahogany’ because of its red colour and because it was an important export for the infant port of Bunbury.

The date of construction of House, 2 Jarrah Street has not been determined as entries of the lot could not be found in the Bunbury Rate Books prior to 1921. The land on which the house stands was originally part of the Stirling Estate, which was subdivided by W B Mitchell c 1896. It is thought that House, 2 Jarrah Street was constructed c. 1905.

In 1921, House, 2 Jarrah Street was owned by a Mr Goldsmith. In that year, it was purchased by Charles Henry Tomkinson, a butcher. Mr Tomkinson was still the owner and occupant in 1951.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability).
High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining.
(These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

Uses

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