Stackallan Homestead

Statement of Significance

Stackallan Homestead is of cultural heritage significance for the following reason:  The place is a fine example of a Federation Bungalow Homestead.

Physical Description

Stackallan Homestead is located on a high point in the and is accessed by a gravel driveway from Henty Place. The Homestead has a galvanised corrugated steel hip roof with a number of chimneys. The exterior walls to the building are constructed using stone in a random uncoursed pattern with face brick quoining. Weatherboard is located to the walls above the verandah roof. The building has a return skillion verandah with corrugated steel roof sheeting. The house and garden are elevated from the immediate surrounds and a field stone retaining wall is located to the north and east. A sign with the property name is located at the driveway entrance to the property. Other farm sheds and structures are located on the site.

History

Records show that the ‘Stackallan” was owned by Stanley Frederick Andrew Parker (b. 03.07.1871) c1900. The Homestead was built c1906. The ‘Northam Adviser’ in 8 February 1911 reported a fire at the Stackallan property: Fire at “Stackallan” At mid-day on Monday a fire occurred in Mr. Stanley Parker’s paddocks at “Stackallan,” Northam, by which two hundred acres of stubble and a quantity of fencing were destroyed. It appears that the men employed in the paddock lit a fire to boil the billy for their mid-day meal and the fire got away from them. The day being hot with a fair breeze blowing the flames made rapid headway and the fire-fighters consisting of Mr. Parker, his employees and a number of neighbours and the townspeople had a most arduous task, having to fight the fire all the afternoon. Toward evening the wind fell and they were able to get it under hand.1 Social gatherings were also held at the Homestead. An article in the Northam Adviser in 1914 reports: Sat 12 September 1914 Social Notes On Tuesday evening last Mr and Mrs Stanley Parker entertained a number of young guests to a most enjoyable dance at “Stackallan”. The back verandah was transformed into a ballroom and the floor was in perfect condition. Miss Daily played her usual sparkling music. Mrs Parker had prepared a delicious supper, to which her guests did ample justice. Soon after midnight the dance ended and all agreeing to the pleasantness of it….2 c1924 Thomas Henry Peterson purchased “Stackallan” from Mr S.F.A. Parker In c1952 Thomas Henry Peterson sold “Stackallan” for £24,000.003. No further ownership details for the property has been researched. The Homestead has been altered and renovated since1994. The property has post 2000 the place has operated as a Bed and Breakfast or Guesthouse The homestead is now located at the end of a cul-de-sac. Changes to the Town Planning scheme has meant that the surrounding area has been largely subdivided.

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