Local Government
Peppermint Grove
Region
Metropolitan
24 View St Peppermint Grove
Cnr Leake St
Doctor's Residence (fmr)
Peppermint Grove
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1905
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Jul 1999 | Category 1 | |
This large two storey painted brick, timber and tile residence, in Federation Queen Anne style, sited on a prominent corner site, has cultural significancebecause - it is of considerable historical significancebeing the practice and residence for 45 years of the prominent medical practitioners serving the suburb - it is of considerable aesthetic significance as a major work of the prominent architect Charles Oldham; - it is a notable and accomplishedexample ofthe Federation Queen Anne style; - it represents a major early phase of developmentof the suburb.
A large house rather than a mansion, this residence is a major work of Charles Oldham, prominent architect. It complemented"Unalla" the two storey mansion, one block to the north and used similar verandah balustrading and bressemmer details. It showed the application of appropriate detail to distinguish between the large house andmansion. Considerable aesthetic significance.
Built by local medical practitioner Douglas Darbyshire, the residence was subsequently owned and occupied by his successor W.E Blackall. Blackall was a prominent MD and botanist, who worked with the government botanist Charles Gardiner. Blackall was instrumental in the establishment of the Claremont hospital 'Devonleigh'. Blackall was in turn succeeded both as the local medical practitioner and resident of 24 View Street by Hans 'Joe' Stubbe. The place was both home and practice for a number of medical practitioners from 1905 until 1950. Considerable historical significance.
This residence together with "Unalla" and the residential work of J J Talbot Hobbs, within the suburb, effectively established the Western Australian characteristics of the Federation Queen Anne style. It retains a high level of integrity. Considerable technical significance.
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Oldham | Architect | - | - |
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Pascoe | WesternAustralia's Capital Suburb, Peppermint Grove | ||
| R. Marchant James | Heritage of Pines | ||
| I. Molyneux | Looking Around Perth |
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 139 | Municipal Inventory |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Queen Anne |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Ceramic Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
| OCCUPATIONS | Domestic activities |
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