Spring Hill

Statement of Significance

The place is a simple fine example of a Federation Bungalow residence, attractively situated in a commanding location at the edge of the Darling Scarp, with landscaped surrounds complimenting the natural bush setting.
The place is one of the older farm properties in Kelmscott and is one of a number of citrus orchards established in the area between Gosnells to Armadale between the 1890s and 1930s, which were an important factor in the development of the area
The place was built for Edwin and Betsy Cockram, farmers, storekeepers and proprietors of the Cannington Hotel and key members of the Cannington and Kelmscott communities from the 1880s.
The place is valued by the local community for its associations with early settlement in the district and with the Cockram family
The place is a good example of a Federation Bungalow style dwelling set in a rural landscape.

Physical Description

The place comprises a single-storey brick and iron bungalow style residence constructed in 1900 and features simple massing, broad roof planes and wide verandahs on three sides. The north verandah and the rear extension are clad with a weatherboard dado and fibro sheets above, while the south and west walls of the rear extension are clad in battened fibro sheets.
The residence is situated on a hillside with views across Perth and the Swan Valley, on a property surrounded by natural bushland. The house is set within an extensive lawn area that extends in all directions, including south to Wright’’s Creek, which is lined with a number of Illawarra Flame Trees and features a timber deck on the bank. A bunya-bunya pine tree is located centrally in the lawn area and three citrus trees remain in the house garden area on the south side. The site also includes a below- ground pool, a garage, and a small cedar-clad stable and yard.

History

Built around 1900 for Edwin and Betsy Cockram (nee Buckingham) who were first cousins. Edwin and Betsy were farmers and orchardists, ran a store, and were proprietors of the Cannington Hotel.

Integrity/Authenticity

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Moderate

Condition

Good

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