Cottage

Statement of Significance

The place has historic value as a good representative example of development in Toodyay in the 1890's. The place has historic value for its associations with the Lee and Donnelly families. The place has aesthetic value for its demonstration of original construction methods and for its contribution to the streetscape.

Physical Description

A single storey brick and iron cottage situated on a raised plot with hipped roof and brick chimneys. there are extensive verandahs with 3-bar timber fencing balustrade and timber posts. Brickwork is painted. Timber framed sash and casement windows. Weatherboard extension towards the rear of the property. Built on brick piers in part taking into account the changing topographical levels of the plot.

History

The cottage was constructed in Toodyay in a period of expansion in the 1890's. Mary Lee lived there before selling to William Lee. In the late 1950's Arthur Donnelly moved into the house after having arrived in Australia in the early 1930's. His sons built the side verandahs.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Medium-High
Authenticity: Low-Medium

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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