House

Author

City of Albany

Place Number

00047

Location

41-45 Seymour St Mira Mar

Location Details

Local Government

Albany

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1900, Constructed from 1905

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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 30 Jun 2001

Statement of Significance

This small Federation cottage is situated at the rear of the Spencer's gravesite. It is representative of the sub-division of the Strawberry Hill Farm. It has aesthetic, historic and representative heritage significance.

Physical Description

Small scale cottage on large block Situated behind the grave of Sir Richard Spencer Hipped corrugated iron roof Rendered brick walls Small verandah

History

This cottage, believed to have been built during the Federation period, survived the subdivision of part of the Strawberry Hill Farm. The cottage is located behind the gravesite of Sir Richard Spencer. The open gardens and grounds of the dwelling give the area around the gravesite space. The cottage in 1994 was being used as a holiday home for a Beverley farmer.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Low Modifications: Side of the house enclosed with fibreboard, Brick chimneys appeared to be replaced and not original and Window treatments

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Heritage Database. City of Albany 1994
Heritage TODAY Site visit and Assessment 1999
Town of Albany Heritage Survey City of Albany 1994

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Rendered Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Creation Date

24 Jun 1988

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.