Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
195 & 200 Lesmurdie Rd and 12 Catherine Pl Lesmurdie
Location Details
(Inc St Swithun's and St Brigid's)
Construction Date
Constructed from 1898 to 1998
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 28 Jun 2005 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
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 | ||||
| (no listings) |
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Condition
Lesmurdie House & Estate is in good condition and has generally been well maintained. Parts of the interior fabric of the residence show signs of water damage, particularly the floor of the former Dining Room and ceiling of the enclosed front verandah. The former orchard store is in fair condition and shows considerable signs of wear. The verandah and roof need maintenance to stabilize their condition. Internally, the original fabric is in fair condition, with the floors and walls showing signs of deterioration caused by age and wear. The grounds of Lesmurdie House & Estate are in good condition and are well maintained. The brick and timber fence that edges the gravel terrace is in fair condition, although a number of fence palings are missing. The gardens, lawns and trees are well maintained. The concrete garden bathing-pool and Lesmurdie Brook are in good condition, although ducks currently inhabit the pool. St Brigid’s College is in very good condition and has been well maintained. The grounds are in good condition. St Swithun’s Church is in good condition and has been well maintained. The bushland garden setting has also been well maintained and contributes to the overall appearance of the place.
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Herbert Parry | Architect | - | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9225 | Lesmurdie House St Brigid's College: Record of place | Archival Record | 2009 |
| 9285 | St Brigid's College Lesmurdie, Western Australia. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2009 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Housing or Quarters |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Secondary School |
| Other Use | HEALTH | Hospital |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Queen Anne |
| Federation Anglo-Dutch |
| Federation Gothic |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
| PEOPLE | Famous & infamous people |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
23 Mar 2004Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.