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House, 31 Duchess Street

Author

City of Busselton

Place Number

18170
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Location

31 Duchess St Busselton

Location Details

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1900

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
Heritage List YES 13 Aug 2014
Heritage List Adopted 16 Oct 2024

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 13 Aug 2014 Category 2

Category 2

These places are also important places in the Shire, and generally have built features as part of their significance. These places should be retained on the list and conservation encouraged.
Municipal Inventory Adopted 13 Sep 2006 Category 2

Category 2

These places are also important places in the Shire, and generally have built features as part of their significance. These places should be retained on the list and conservation encouraged.
Local Heritage Survey YES 16 Oct 2024 Category 2

Category 2

These places are also important places in the Shire, and generally have built features as part of their significance. These places should be retained on the list and conservation encouraged.

Statement of Significance

• The place has historic value as a demonstration of a home built c1900 and is associated with the growth of Busselton as a regional centre.
• The place has social value for the Busselton community as it has been present in the streetscape since the early 20th century and contributes to the community sense of place.

Physical Description

No. 31, Duchess Street is Federation Bungalow style residence constructed with random and coursed limestone with brick quoins to the front door and windows. It is topped by a hipped roof, punctured by a galvanised iron flue and chimney. French bay windows flank the main entrance and project onto the verandah, thereby emphasizing the entry statement. The verandah posts appear to have been replaced with brick pillars.

History

The block on lot 64 originally ran through from Duchess St to Adelaide St. The rates book from 1896 shows all of the blocks in Duchess St on this side of the road ran through to Adelaide St with a lane way servicing night carts ran dividing the middle of the blocks. This lane was, in part resumed by the City of Busselton in 2000; however the lane in the area
behind these buildings is extant. Previous research has determined that this place was built c1900 for the owners the Lilly family. The place has been used as a residence since its construction and additions were made to the place to the rear, and these have since been removed.

Integrity/Authenticity

High/High

Condition

Good

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number Description
533366 Landgate Pin
167 Reference No.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use VACANT\UNUSED Vacant\Unused
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Bungalow

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Other ASBESTOS Fibrous Cement, flat
Wall BRICK Other Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall STONE Limestone

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements
OCCUPATIONS Domestic activities

Creation Date

06 Sep 2007

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

22 Jul 2025

Disclaimer

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