Local Government
Busselton
Region
South West
110 Adelaide St Busselton
Ithaca
St Joseph's Convent and School (fmr)
Busselton
South West
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 16 Oct 2024 | |
| Heritage List | YES | 13 Aug 2014 | |
| State Register | Registered | 15 May 1998 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 02 Feb 1976 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Jun 1996 | Category 1 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Aug 2014 | Category 1 | |
| Local Heritage Survey | YES | 16 Oct 2024 | Category 1 | |
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONS Originally built by and for Mr Frank Backhouse, mining engineer from the goldfields. Probably one of the first houses built in the recognition of the town as a seaside resort. Originally named Ithaca, by the Backhouse family, it was purchased by F.W.P. Cammillori who sold it for use by St Joseph’s Convent about 1904. The present owners bought it for a guest house and changed the name to Villa Carlotta. The building is an example of a large residential building with surrounding verandahs, large simple roof and typical details and decorations. The French doors and shutters, large tower structure make it unique. CONDITION: The condition of the building is good and being maintained – one suggestion would be to remove the unsympathetic asbestos clad additions. GARDEN: Well planted with mature landscaping As there is no typical example of this period, each building having its own individual expression, all such residences are worthy of preservation.
Stands in a large block with old established trees and has as its dominant features the tower and wide verandahs onto which French windows (with shutters) open. In good condition with minor additions in asbestos. Original building (of brick) extended after the Catholic community bought it for 1904 for a convent and boarding school for girls. Now a guest house.
Assessment 1976 Constructed 1896/7, extended 1904 Builder: and first owner: Mr Frank Bckhouse
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7189 | Very much on watch : the Percy Willmott photos : Augusta, Margaret River, Busselton 1901 - 1919. | Book | 2003 |
| 10208 | Conservation management strategy 110 Adelaide Street, Busselton (Ithaca - Villa Carlotta) | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2014 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Other Use | RELIGIOUS | Monastery or Convent |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | One-and-a-half storey residence |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Queen Anne |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| Roof | TILE | Aluminium Tile |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Depression & boom |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
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