Local Government
Cottesloe
Region
Metropolitan
8 Gibney St Cottesloe
Lady Lawley Cottage by the Sea; John
Nicholson Convalescent Home for Service Women
Cottesloe
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1903
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 27 Jul 2015 | |
| State Register | Registered | 24 Apr 2003 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 30 Sep 1995 | Category 2 | |
| Aboriginal Heritage Sites Register | Recorded | |||
Historic significance as an early charitable institution for convalescent children from the goldfields and its association with Lady Lawley, the wife of Govenor Lawley, who enabled its construction to take place.
1995 Comment: Of social and historical importance. "Lady Lawley Cottage by the Sea", Federation "Queen Anne" styled house built in 1903. Painted, coursed limestone rubble walls with rusticated groins. French windows open onto a simple verandah. A turreted tower finishes the southwest corner. Roof detailing has been lost when the whole roof was refurbished in fibre cement c. 1960. Additions are largely unsympathetic. It bears a stylistic resemblance to Wearne and may well be by the same architect. 2002 Reassessment: This house has a high degree of architectural and historical significance as a major early charitable institution at the beachside location of Cottesloe. Additional Comment: On the State Register. Reason for Inclusion 1. The place is of higher-order local cultural heritage significance, being classified as Category 1 in the Town’s Municipal Inventory (MI). 2. The place is also heritage classified on the State Register of Heritage Places. 3. The place contributes to the character and amenity of the street, locality and overall district.
Integrity fair Modifications new roof c.l960
Fair
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battye, J. S; "Cyclopedia of Western Australia". Vol 2 p. 116 | 1913 | ||
| Lang J; "The Cottesloe Story". | 1977 | ||
| Marchant James, R; "Heritage of Pines". pp. 72, 73 | 1977 |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5420 | Lady Lawley cottage, Cottesloe : heritage assessment. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2000 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | HEALTH | Housing or Quarters |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Institutional Housing |
| Present Use | HEALTH | Housing or Quarters |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Institutional Housing |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Bungalow |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
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