Local Government
Serpentine-Jarrahdale
Region
Peel
Location
27 Gordon Rd Serpentine
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Lefroy's Cottage
Longbottoms Cottage
Construction Date
Constructed from 1864
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 18 Feb 2016 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 12 Nov 2004 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | |||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 18 Sep 2020 | Category 1A | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 2000 | Category 1A | |
Physical Description
A single-storey brick cottage with high-pitched timber-framed roof covered with lapped sawn jarrah boards, timber shingles and later corrugated iron. A timber-framed verandah extends along the southern face of the cottage. The cottage was originally only two rooms, accessed off the verandah along the south side. Each of the original rooms has a fireplace, back to back on the common wall serviced by a single chimney. The cottage incorporates a wine cellar beneath the floor. The cottage is located adjacent to the Serpentine River, with a waterfall over an escarpment of granite nearby. A separate kitchen may have existed at the eastern side.
History
The property was purchased by Bishop Hale, the first Anglican Bishop of WA, from Stephen Longbottom in 1861 with whom he had stayed on several occasions. (Refer SJ12-10) The cottage was built by Hale c1864 and used as a retreat and as a place to stay on his numerous trips to and from the South West. In 1872, Hale sold the property to Henry Maxwell Lefroy, Colony Superintendent of Convicts who was to contribute greatly to the development of the region. Descendants of H.M. Lefroy still own the property.
Integrity/Authenticity
Modifications: Brick room added (west end), accessed off the verandah as as an internal doorway. Brick toilet and storeroom (north-eastern end), timber lean-to (south side). Corrugated iron roof (covering the original shingles).
Condition
Fair-Good
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| SJ12-09 | Local Heritage Survey |
| 12 | Heritage List |
Other Keywords
The cottage has a high level of significance both as an example of early rural residences and its aesthetically pleasing setting. A high level of historic and social significance in its association with both Bishop Hale and the Lefroy family, and in its use as a retreat as well as a farm residence.
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
| Other Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | TIMBER | Shingle |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
16 Jun 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
25 Jan 2024Disclaimer
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