Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
26 Central Rd Kalamunda
Kalamunda
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1920
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Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 2013 | Category 3 |
· The place has aesthetic value as a well maintained and good example of the Federation Queen Anne style. · The place has historic value as the location of the doctors consulting rooms from the 1920s which was a vital and uniting service in the community. · Large gum tree at the front of the property that was planted at the time of the building of the house has become an iconic tree in Kalamunda.
Single storey brick and tile dwelling with hipped with timbered gables. Queen Anne style residence. Windows are timber framed casements openings with six small panes above a larger pane, arranged in pairs with timber sills above a roughcast rendered panel. French doors with multi-paned glass panels. The verandah extends across the full extent of the façade and wraps around the side elevations. The tiled canopy is the continuation of the main roof, supported on timber columns with masonry piers. The timber deck to the verandah is not enclosed by any form of balustrade.
Technology, community services, commerce
Level of Integrity - Moderate; Level of Authenticity - Moderate
Good This residence is believed to have been built in the early 1920s as consulting rooms and residence for the doctor in Kalamunda. It is believed to have been built by a local builder, likely to be Mr Secrett. At the same time the tree has been planted at the front of the property. The property has been used by the local doctors – Dr Moore in 1930s and Dr Barber 1935 – 1950.
Individual Building or Group
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Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
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Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Roof | TILE | Cement Tile |
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SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
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