Balston Estate

Author

Shire of Katanning

Place Number

07071

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Location

71 Adam St Katanning

Location Details

Local Government

Katanning

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1920 to 1922

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	25 Jan 1996	Category 2	Category 2 • Of very considerable significance to the Shire of Katanning. • High level of protection appropriate.

Statement of Significance

The original house forms part of what is now known as Balston Estate. It is a good example of a 1920s farmhouse / estate in close proximity to the town centre.
It alludes to themes of occupations as well as settlement. The building style is quite unique to the area. The Balston's were also significant members of the Katanning district, not only for their farming but also as committee members of the Road Board (Mr Balston) and Marloo Club (Mrs Balston). Their estate is one of three such estates that form part of the vanguard of pioneer sheep-farmers in the Katanning and Kojonup region.

Physical Description

Comments: Le. style, additional, modifications etc.
An inter-war, asymmetrical bungalow set in generous grounds, with a high pitched and gabled roof. Lower walls are brick and upper walls are roughcast render. The front is divided into three bays. The central bay is gabled with polygonal bay beneath a flat roof verandah on Tuscan columns. Lead light double hung windows flank the semi-circular porch with tiles sunhoods over and traditional gables.
An extension has been built on the right hand side and a pergola and carport added to the left. The original stable is now used as a shed and is connected to the house by the carport.
The house is set in large grounds with a circular drive with plantings of native trees and palms.

History

The Balston Estate, which was built for Mr and Mrs Baltson took about seven years to complete. The site was originally 200 acres and the Balston's used to keep sheep and grow wheat, barley and lupins. The house also had an elaborate English-style garden.

Condition

Fair

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	National Trust Assessment Form

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence
Original Use	FARMING\PASTORAL	Homestead

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	TILE	Other Tile
Wall	BRICK	Common Brick
Wall	RENDER	Other Render

Historic Themes

General	Specific
OCCUPATIONS	Grazing, pastoralism & dairying

Creation Date

27 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.