Local Government
Peppermint Grove
Region
Metropolitan
Location
25 Bindaring Pde Peppermint Grove
Location Details
6/2/2012 Address includes: 25L Bindaring Pde and 37, 37A & 37L McNeil Streeet, Peppermint Grove. VFL.
Other Name(s)
Brisbane House (fmr)
Construction Date
Constructed from 1897
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 24 Jul 2018 | ||
| State Register | Removed | 22 Aug 2008 |
Register Entry |
Heritage Council |
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 | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 30 Jun 1992 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 06 Mar 1984 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Jul 1999 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
Statement of Significance
The Cliffe is one of the most significant places of its period in
Western Australia with exceptional historic, aesthetic, technical and
social significance.
The Cliffe has been described as 'the showpiece for the local timber
industry...a 30-room honeycomb of jarrah' (pascoe p 57). Externally
J J Talbot Hobbs used a restrained Federation Arts and Crafts style,
which has been muted with blander decoration. Internally the house
has finely proportioned Edwardian interiors, 'MacIntosh' inspired Art
Nouveau bedroom suite, original bathrooms and large kitchen, for
lavish entertainment.
The Cliffe demonstrates the skilled use of the several architectural
lexicons of the day. It is an exemplar of its time because of the high
level of authenticity.
The Cliffe was a focus for Perth and Peppermint Grove society during
the first quarter of this century. The history of the McNeil holding
reflects the suburb's social development. Considerable social
significance.
The Cliffe and its grounds are a cultural group in their own right, whilst
the subdivision of the McNeil holding now contains a group of
significant InterWar residences.
The Cliffe remains a rarity of a mansion constructed almost wholly in
timber, in the form of a large bungalow.
The Cliffe was one of the showpieces for the use of jarrah as a fine
timber.
Physical Description
The Cliffe is a rare example of the use of a weatherboard in a substantial 'gentleman's' residence in Perth which has, intact, the subsidiary buildings of coachhouse, stables, summerhouse, servants cottages, and part of the original gardens. expansive single-storey timber residence (20 rooms). It has historical associations with the prominent McNeil and Brisbane families (owners) and with J. Talbot Hobbs (architect). The Cliffe was one of the first houses built in Peppermint Grove, and has a close association with the subsequent subdivision of McNeil Street and the development of the suburb.
Federation Arts and Craft Bungalow
Brick porches and extensive verandahs
Summer house
Servants wing
Stables
Original interiors, including service areas
Setting: Large mature grounds, set well back from both street frontages.
History
Neil McNeil, a leading industrialist, was one of the first five people to
establish themselves in Peppermint Grove. The original McNeil
holding occupied the whole streetblock from The Esplanade to Stirling
Highway, north of McNeil Street, which was named for the family.
The McNeils were important members of Perth and Peppermint Grove
society, The Cliffe was a notable venue for garden parties with its
extensive gardens and cliffside setting overlooking Fresh Water Bay.
The McNeils held Red Cross meetings to prepare garments to send to
soldiers overseas during World War 1. The McNeiIs remained a part of
the Peppermint Grove community for a quarter of a century. After the
World War Ithe extensive McNeil holding was subdivided, with lots
facing McNeil Street. The place has been owned for the past decade by
Mark Creasey, a notable mineral prospector. Exceptional historical
significance.
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| J J Talbot Hobbs | Architect | 1897 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hocking I; "Report to Heritage CouncilofWA". | |||
| P010302 | Register of the National Estate Database Entry | National Estate | |
| Molyneux I; "Looking around Perth". | |||
| Pascoe R; "WesternAustralia's Capital Suburb". |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9187 | The Cliffe - Peppermint Grove. Outcomes from site inspection. | Heritage Study {Other} | 1995 |