Local Government
Serpentine-Jarrahdale
Region
Peel
Location
South Western Hwy Keysbrook
Location Details
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 18 Feb 2018 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 19 Sep 2022 | Category 2 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 2000 | Category 3 | |
Statement of Significance
Historic and scientific significance for the use of superphosphate for pasture improvement, and the development of a large dairy farm, The Kentish family have made a significant contribution to the Serpentine community.
Physical Description
Homestead in Victorian Georgian style, symmetrical with high-pitched hipped roof and separate skillion veranda in spreading form. Set down a long driveway amongst established trees and (date) palms, and adjacent to Dirk Brook on the coastal plain below the escarpment.
History
A large property originally built by the Ball family. In 1926, Bolinda Vale was purchased by EA (Ted) Kentish and his wife Edith, when they came with their children Lance, Clem and 2 girls from South Australia. Bolinda Vale held the biggest milk quota in the state in 1960. Lance Kentish was instrumental in the establishment of Karnup Prison Farm. In 1977 preference changed from Dairy to Beef farming. Clem Kentish played a large part in local politics with Serpentine Jarrahdale Road Board/Shire from 1940
Integrity/Authenticity
MODIFICATIONS: Lean-to kitchen.
Condition
Good
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| SJ7-02 | Old Bolinda Vale Farmhouse |
| 21 | Scheme List |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TIMBER | Shingle |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | METAL | Tin |
| Wall | PLASTER | Other Plaster |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
Creation Date
16 Jun 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Oct 2023Disclaimer
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