Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
4 Picton Cr Bunbury
St John of God Residence ?
Bunbury
South West
Constructed from 1925
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 15 Apr 2003 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 1996 | Moderate Significance | |
House, 4 Picton Crescent, a two storey timber, brick and tile house with a symmetrical facade 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 and the community's sense of place.
House, 4 Picton Crescent is a two storey timber, brick and tile house with a symmetrical facade designed in the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture. The walls are rendered masonry to the ground floor and timber framed weatherboard clad to the upper level. The roof is hipped with two gablets facing the street and clad with tiles. There is a two storey verandah wrapping around both sides of the building supported by square timber posts with decorative timber brackets, frieze and balustrade. The verandah is under a continuous tiled roof.The northern end of the front elevation has bay windows at the upper and lower levels.
House, 4 Picton Crescent was built c 1925. In 1921, the lot was listed in the Rate Book as vacant land. By 1931, a house had been built on the lot. Margary Duff was listed as the owner and occupant at this time. By 1941, the house was owned by William and JJ Wallwork and occupied by Thomas Donaldson. At some stage in the 1940s, the house was purchased by Dorothy Courthope. In 1951, she sold to house to James Burke though she continued to live in the house for some time.
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 assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker, J.L. (2001 MHI) | Architect | - | - |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7299 | Bunbury images : people and places. | Book | 2004 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | TILE | Other Tile |
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