Mt Anderson Homestead (fmr)

Statement of Significance

The place has aesthetic value as a substantial group of buildings which are uncommon remaining example of a farm complex developed in the later half of the 19th century in the Toodyay area. The place demonstrates a high degree of authenticity and integrity.
The place has historic value for its associations with Mt Anderson, the Andersons and the Clarkson family. The place is a landmark on the Goomalling-Toodyay Road.

Physical Description

Single storey brick dwelling with cellars, iron roof and verandahs. The main roof has a hipped roof, whilst the ancillary buildings have a combination of gabled and hipped roofs. The two sections are connected by a covered walkway. The house sits upon a stone plinth. Floor to ceiling timber framed sash windows. Open verandah around much of the property. Prominent chimneys. Partial Cellar.
The cottage comprises two simple rectangular former barns, joined by a skillion roofed brick section incorporating a high level timber framed casement windows. Two pitched gabled roofs to main buildings. Red brick chimney. Verandah to the rear. brickwork laid in English Garden Wall bond.

History

Alexander Anderson's grant of 1832 in the Avon Valley was changed to 'Mt Anderson' in 1836. Some members of his large family went to Tasmania while he stayed to organise his grants before leaving his neighbour James Drummond Jnr. as agent for the land in 1837. James and later owners offered small areas of land free from rental to men who were prepared to clear and farm them.
When James Drummond died in 1873, Daniel Connor bought 'Mt Anderson' and Barnard Clarkson (James' Son) secured a fourteen year lease. In 1885 Barnard Clarkson mortgaged the property and subdivided 40 acres into 100 town lots to be named North Newcastle Suburb. Many of these lots were bought by local people and Clarkson also lent some of the land for a cricket ground and football matches.
Clarkson eventually cleared the mortgage for 'Mt Anderson' in 1907, just two years prior to his death in 1909. His properties were divided between his sons, Henry Wilberforce Clarkson became the owner of 'Mt Anderson' and renamed it 'The Range'.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: High

Condition

Generally Good

Uses

Historic Themes

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