Local Government
York
Region
Avon Arc
Location
22 Redmile Rd York
Location Details
Part of Blandstown Heritage Precinct
Other Name(s)
Kenworthy Cottage
Construction Date
Constructed from 1885
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 21 Mar 1978 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 01 Apr 1985 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 21 Mar 1978 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | Little/No Significance | |
Parent Place or Precinct
02864 Blandstown Heritage Precinct
Statement of Significance
Residence, 22 Redmile Road is a representative restored c.1870s dwelling with Federation features located on the important early route of Redmile Road to and from Balladong Farm, and across Parker’s Bridge to the Pensioner Guard establishment. It makes a contribution to the historic townscapes of the Blandstown precinct, and of the town of York.
Physical Description
The single storey face brick residence has a simple hipped roof. A separate concave curved-hipped roof covers the front veranda supported by timber posts. The front is symmetrical with central door flanked by single double-hung sash windows. There are rendered chimneys with moulded corbelling each side of the roof ridge, both with clay pots.
History
After York was opened for selection in 1830, the first settlers, arrived in 1831 from the Swan River settlement with the task of establishing a Government Farm. Balladong Farm was settled in 1831 by William Heal, later H. Bland after whom Blandstown is named. Stephen Stanley Parker had arrived in the Colony with his parents in 1830. After marrying Elizabeth Sewell in 1844 he purchased Balladong Farm in 1848. During the 1850s, Parker developed the property into a very successful farm. The “village” now known as Blandstown, the oldest privately settled part of the York town, developed around Balladong Farm due to the influential presence, water supply, and the river crossing. Balladong farm’s original entry was off Redmile Road across Heals Bridge that was close to the Avon River (Parker’s Bridge) crossing to access the pensioner Guard establishment, Redmile House (trading post) and along Redmile Road to Avon Terrace (Great Southern Highway).
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Moderate/High Authenticity: Low/Moderate
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Blandstown Conservation Plan". |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Painted Brick |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
23 Jun 2021Disclaimer
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