Yeenyellup

Statement of Significance

Yeenyellup has aestheic, historical and social significance. It is significant as one of the oldest remaining residences in the district and it is associated with the van Zuilecom and Egerton-Warburton families who were early settlers to Kojonup and who still reside in the area and on this property.

Physical Description

The Yeenyellup Homestead, originally rammed earth, has undergone many changes over the years. In 1927 these included a new roof, plastering and brick cladding of external walls and brick extensions. Later some timber window frames were replaced with aluminium, and a second storey was added during the 1980's. The driveway into the Yeenyellup farmhouse circles around a cape lilac tree which is over 100 years old. Among many original shrubs in the beautifully manicured gardens is a Banksia Roses planted in the 1870's The grape vines on the east end of the house were planted during the time of Louis van Zuilecom. Also on the property are two white mulberry trees, all that remain of the avenue of trees planted by Louis van Zuilecom to feed his silkworms. the silk obtained gave him a useful side income. A hard court for tennis is also situated in the gardens.

History

Yeenyellup was the home of Louis van Zuilecom, son of Captain Charles Loius van Zuilecom who died and was buried at Quanandrup. Louis' daughter married John (Jack) Egerton-Warburton in 1911, and they bought back Yeenyellup in 1926 after it had been out of the family since 1910. John Egerton-Warburton Jnr and his wife Celia took over the farm in 1945 when his parents retired to Albany, and the farm is now run by his son Allen Egerton-Warburton and his wife Cynthia.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity - high Authenticity: ruins - high/main house - medium - modifications and additions but some of the original fabric remains.

Condition

Fair

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