Local Government
Swan
Region
Metropolitan
30 Meadow St Guildford
Swan
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1918 to 1954
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| Heritage List | Adopted | 30 Aug 2017 |
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| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Jul 1996 | Exceptional Significance | |
02915 Guildford Historic Town
The associations of the site with the inland port on the Swan River; The place is important for the aesthetic characteristics imparted by the appearance and structure of Padbury House, and its river side setting; Its association with Dr Waylen and William Padbury; and The place's long standing use as a Catholic Seminary and its high social value for the Catholic Church in Western Australia.
Two storey grand bungalow style house with a Marseille terracotta titled roof. Verandahs on three sides, detached servants wing with ballroom and billiard room combined, garage or stables and addition built for the Seminary. House loosely planned with long corridor down centre. Walls constructed of limestone and brick quoins and window reveals 'the concrete balustrading in the garden is impressed with a circular motif'. House has impressive setting overlooking two reaches of Swan River. Includes Padbury House and Aquin House (formerly 'Dunhelm'), Servants quarters and ballroom.
Originally one of two medium size farmlets within Guildford town boundaries. Present building constructed for Mr Sanderson (brother-in-law of William Padbury). Property once owned by Devenishs. In 1837 bought by Alfred Waylen who left it to his son Dr Alfred Waylen (Jr). He was medical officer to Guildford Convict Depot and also planted extensive vineyard at 'Garden Hill' and was pioneer in the Swan Valley wine industry. Catholic Church bought property in 1942 and established Catholic Seminary. Grounds are still used for this purpose. Prendiville House was demolished in 2011. The Prendiville House site has been associated with a long standing use as a Catholic Seminary.
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Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
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