Local Government
Serpentine-Jarrahdale
Region
Peel
Location
Lowlands Rd Mardella
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1868
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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 2000 | Category 2 | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 19 Sep 2022 | Category 3 | |
Statement of Significance
The house has historic and social significance through its association with the Armstrong family and as an early rural residence using local materials.
Physical Description
Original building which has been added to near the bank of the Serpentine River. Clay pit where bricks were made approx 150m west of house along river. Old orchard of fruit trees, almond, mulberry, orange, mandarin, apricot. Planted approx 1880. Three big sugar gum trees which were planted in 1904.
History
The house was built in 1868 by Mr Christopher Armstrong, son of Adam Armstrong (who was at one time Thomas Peel's surveyor). Christopher's son, Scott Armstrong, ran the property until it was sold to H.E.Gull in 1910.
Integrity/Authenticity
Modifications: Three rooms added; corrugated iron roof.
Condition
Fair
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| SJ8-01 | Local Heritage Survey |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Handmade Brick |
| Roof | TIMBER | Shingle |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
16 Jun 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Oct 2023Disclaimer
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