Local Government
Melville
Region
Metropolitan
9 Spinaway Cr Brentwood
Cnr Pulo Rd & Spinaway Cr
Bateman Homestead
Melville
Metropolitan
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 16 Jun 2020 | |
| Heritage Agreement | YES | 04 Feb 2005 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| State Register | Registered | 14 May 2002 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Jun 2014 | Category A | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 05 Feb 1979 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 28 Sep 1982 | ||
It is a typical homestead of the period, historically important as one of the few remaining substantial dwellings in this area of Melville and for its association with the Bateman's, pioneers in this district as well as in Fremantle. It is held in high esteem by the City of Melville.
Assessment 1997 Construction: 1886 Built by John Bateman who acquired the 514 hectare grant in 1886 and originally used as a holiday house. Grasmere became a permanent home for the next generation of Bateman family who farmed the property. The house and 2.13 hectares of land remaining after subdivision is still in Bateman ownership and occupation. Attractively situated on a rise overlooking the head of Bull Creek, with tall pines between it and Pulo Road, The well-preserved brick house is surrounded by verandahs, with its original corrugated iron roof.
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| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4476 | Fremantle Studies: journal of the Fremantle History Society. | Serial | 1999 |
| 7190 | Grasmere Homestead, Grasmere Landing : conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2004 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
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