Local Government
Busselton
Region
South West
110 Adelaide St Busselton
Ithaca
St Joseph's Convent and School (fmr)
Busselton
South West
Constructed from 1890, Constructed from 1904
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 13 Aug 2014 | |
| State Register | Registered | 15 May 1998 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 02 Feb 1976 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Jun 1996 | Category 1 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Aug 2014 | Category 1 | |
Villa Carlotta, a single storey tuck pointed brick and aluminium tiled roof house with a belvedere in the Federation Queen Anne, style has cultural heritage significance as a fine example of the stye and period, for its series of historic uses, for its associations with Frank Backhouse and later the Roman Catholic Church, and as a place that contribute to the community’s sense of place. It is also significant for its role in demonstrating changing patterns of residences and of social life.
A single storey residence with tower in a garden setting. Villa Carlotta is a single storey tuck pointed brick and stucco, aluminium tiled roof Federation Queen Anne style house, with a tall belvedere as a key design feature. It is set in well-tended gardens. The 1904 framed addition lies to the side of the original building.
The place was built in 1896-7 and initially named Ithaca. Frank Backhouse built it for himself and his family. Backhouse had been an engineer in Coolgardie. In 1904 the place was acquired by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions for a convent and school. It was used by the nuns and for boarders. The place was transferred to the Josephite Sisters in 1922 when they took over the school in Kent Street. The sister relocated in 1951 and Ithaca continued in use as a retreat for children and for holidays for the Josephite sisters. Then in 1952 the place was sold to a Mr. Rushton who may have given the place its present name and ran it as a private hotel. Following several changes in ownership the place was acquired by Troy Buswell in 1995 and the place continues to operate as a guesthouse.
Though no longer used as a house, the original use of the place is reasonably apparent. The place retains a moderate degree of integrity. The place retains a moderate degree of authenticity.
The place is well maintained and in good condition.
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Council assessment documentation. |
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 1214218 | Landgate Pin |
| 59 | Reference No. |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7189 | Very much on watch : the Percy Willmott photos : Augusta, Margaret River, Busselton 1901 - 1919. | Book | 2003 |
| 10208 | Conservation management strategy 110 Adelaide Street, Busselton (Ithaca - Villa Carlotta) | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2014 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Other Use | RELIGIOUS | Monastery or Convent |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | One-and-a-half storey residence |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Queen Anne |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| Roof | TILE | Aluminium Tile |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Depression & boom |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
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