Kia-Ora

Author

Shire of Three Springs

Place Number

05279

Location

47 Railway Rd Three Springs

Location Details

Local Government

Three Springs

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 09 Jul 1996 Category 3

Statement of Significance

The residence at 47 Railway Road has local significance for its role in the settlement of the district. Further it is a good example of the large house of its era constructed using impressed concrete blocks.

Physical Description

Medium sized house of impressed concrete block construction with a brown and green tiled roof. The main hip roof is joined to a second hip roof which forms the front verandah an entrance porch. The chimney to the south is of rendered masonry. The corners of the building are quoined using plain concrete block as are the surrounds to the main entrance and windows to the north east. The concrete block walls have been painted yellow. The building is surrounded by gardens with a small stone wall to the east.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
H. A. Crake; "Carridena". Three Springs Shire Council 1979

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof TILE Other Tile
Wall CONCRETE Concrete Block

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

22 Jan 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.