Local Government
Swan
Region
Metropolitan
132 Swan St Guildford
Riversliegh
Swan
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1896
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 30 Aug 2017 | |
| Heritage List | YES | 15 Dec 2010 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 29 Oct 2004 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 21 Mar 1978 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Recorded | 14 Jun 1976 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Jul 1996 | Considerable Significance | |
The place as considerable aesthetic value as a high status Federation Era manor house. It forms part of remnant building stock which makes up Guildford's historic fabric.
Large mansion influenced by Art Nouveau movement. House has extensive verandahs. The decorative squat turret on southwest corner has internal flooring and window looking to the northwest over the river. Former servants quarters and cellar are located below rear of house. Block extended to the river's edge at one stage. House is larger than it appears with its wide frontage to the street. Decorative valance.
The residence was built for Charles Crossland, a surveyor. One of a number of large houses built along river around the turn of the 20th century. The residence was later bought by Dr G. E. Fergusson-Stewart who ran a surgery in a front room. The artesian bore on-site is in good condition.
High
Good
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Queen Anne |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Other Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
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