Local Government
Swan
Region
Metropolitan
Meadow St Guildford
Includes Padbury House and Aquin House (formerly 'Dunhelm'), Servants quarters and ballroom. EXCLUDES Prendiville House
Garden Hill
Swan
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1897 to 1918
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 07 Apr 1998 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Catholic Church Inventory | Completed | 01 Jul 1998 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 03 May 1976 | ||
Building forms part of remnant building stock which makes up historic town's centre.
Grand bungalow style house. 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.
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.
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| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4025 | Conservation Plan for St Charles Seminary ( Formerly "Garden Hill") Padbury House, Former Ballroom and Servants Quarters and Aquin House Meadow Street Guildford | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1999 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
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