Beambine Homestead

Statement of Significance

Beambine Homestead is a simple and dignified representative example of Australian Colonial Vernacular architecture.
The place is believed to be the first homestead block (100 acre) obtained, under the Homestead Act, adjacent to Mourambine spring, which was owned by a settler, Mr C. Chapman Smith. The place, for its building form and characteristics of its class, makes a positive contribution to the townscape of
Mourambine. The place is a representative example of the early development that occurred around Mourambine, before Pingelly came to prominence.

Physical Description

The residence is constructed well back from the street alignment in a landscaped setting with established trees and gardens on a site that was one of the first homestead blocks (100 acre) obtained under the Homestead Act.
The block is adjacent to Mourambine spring, and was owned by a settler, Mr C. Chapman Smith. The place retains old barns and outbuildings. The original house has been altered and extended to match the original residence although new windows have aluminium frames.
The residence is built in the Australian Colonial Domestic Vernacular Style. The stone walls of the building are tuck-pointed to the front elevation. The exterior of the building features double-hung sash windows, rendered
quoins, and rendered window reveals and sills. Some window panes have been replaced. The roof form dominates the exterior of the residence. The hipped roof has been recovered in corrugated iron.The front elevation is symmetrical about a central doorway. A window is either side of the entrance. The windows
are divided in small panes with slim glazing bars.
A separate lean-to verandah roof is an addition and extends across the front of the residence and the side additions to protect the front elevations and the verandah. The verandah roof is supported by circular galvanised iron posts.

History

Former property of Charles Chapman Smith, one of the first permanent settlers in Mourambine, who arrived in 1860. Known today as 'Beambine'.

Integrity/Authenticity

Moderate

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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