Deepdale

Statement of Significance

The homestead complex has aesthetic value as the built elements form a visually cohesive farm group in a treed setting. The homestead has aesthetic value as an example of a substantial residence from the 1850's. The place has historic value for its association with Governor Stirling and Lionel Lukin and the extended Lukin family. The place is of historic value as one of the first farms established in the district and for its continuity of use since the 1830's.

Physical Description

Front and side elevation of two storey appearance but is single storey with under-croft, taking into account the change in topography. The surrounding deep verandahs with simple timber balustrades, accessed by centrally placed steps to main elevation and side steps. The house is of red brick construction, with stone plinth and rendered cellar walls. The roof is a complex system with hips, gables and gambrel styles with a projecting gable over part of the verandah, metal roof interspersed with clear Perspex panels. Red brick chimneys. Mix of timber framed sash, casement and French windows. Timber outbuilding being constructed within close proximity to the house and additional barn to the rear.
Distant from the house and close to the access gate is a collection of outbuildings, all of which have been restored. The mudbrick outbuilding has gabled iron roof, timbered gable ends, deep open verandah to one elevation extending the full width of the property. Adjacent is a further smaller mudbrick outbuilding with timber infilling replacing damaged mudbricks. Pitched iron roof.
The weatherboard shearing shed is an extensive range that has been adapted for use as accommodation. 'L' shaped layout with gabled roofs and is of weatherboard, mudbrick and iron construction. Verandah with simple colonial style criss-cross balustrading to the higher section and is open where level with the ground.

History

Governor Stirling selected Avon Location 3, later Deepdale. Within this selection a 200 acre location was granted to James Staunton, a soldier who had accompanied JS Roe's explorations. Lionel Lukin, a British engineer, sailed for the Swan River Colony in 1830 but had a dispute with Stirling before he arrived. Lukin was allotted Stirling's Deepdale's selection as settlement of this dispute. He planted an orange grove but spent many years away from the property as Superintendent of Convict prisoners at Swan. In 1863 Lukin died and was buried on a knoll overlooking the homestead.
It is likely that the existing homestead was built c1852 with convict labour when Lukin was the Superintendent of the Hiring Depot in Toodyay. The homestead was located on higher ground and centrally located in the property. The Lukin family owned the property into the 20th century and during their ownership several outbuildings, including the shearing shed, were constructed adjacent to the homestead.
In the 2000's the property has been redeveloped by the current owners. The existing buildings have been retained but substantially altered with changes of functions for the outbuildings and major additions to the homestead.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: Moderate

Condition

Excellent

Uses

Historic Themes

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