Local Government
Katanning
Region
Great Southern
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Location
32 Beaufort St Katanning
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Cornerstone Assembly, Coleraine Private Hospi
Maranartha, Grammer School for Boys,
Construction Date
Constructed from 1906
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 17 Apr 2014 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Jan 1996 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
Dr House was a "well respected and fondly remembered family doctor and a prominent member of the Katanning community" [Anderson, p. 115] The house has been used for many important community functions, including a doctors residence, a boys grammar school and a private maternity hospital - where some of Katanning's most prominent citizens were born.
Physical Description
A single storey asymmetric Federation Bungalow, much altered and added to. The painted brickwork detracts from the appearance. The verandahs, on the front and south sides, have timber floorboards and posts.
Elaborate woodwork is seen throughout the house, including the fireplaces, architraves and skirting boards. The timber detailing in the study is very elaborate. Inside the house are lead glass door panels and side windows and accordion doors between the lounge and dining room, which are exemplary for their time. Some ceilings in the house are not original.
There are informal gardens of native and exotic plantings.
History
Dr House came to Katanning in 1893 as the first District Medical Officer. In 1906, Dr House built a large bungalow style house for his growing family, the builder being the well-known Alexander Thomson. The house was also used as House's practice. After the House family left Katanning, their house was sold and used as the Katanning Grammar School for Boys (1929-1934). In 1934 it was sold again to a Sister Harris and converted into a private maternity hospital and in the 1970s it was used as a boarding facility for high school students.
In the 1980s the building was used as the Cornerstone Ministries (inc.) Family Church, eventually being taken over by Youth With a Mission and becoming known as Maranartha.
The building has since been sold and is now used as a private residence for the Steer family. They have made some alterations.
Condition
Fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson R (ed); "Katanning: A Century of Stories". | Katanning Shire Council | 1988 | |
| National Trust Assessment form | |||
| Bignell M; "A Place to Meet: a History of the Shire of Katanning Western Australia". p.292 | UWA Press | 1981 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Other Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Institutional Housing |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Bungalow |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
05 Jan 1994Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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