Laxey Glen

Author

Town of Cottesloe

Place Number

07497

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Location

102 Broome St Cottesloe

Location Details

Cnr Broome & John St

Local Government

Cottesloe

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1910, Constructed from 1903

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	30 Sep 1995	Category 3	Category 3 Significant as an Individual Building. Retain and conserve if possible: endeavour to conserve the significance of the place through the provisions of the Town Planning Scheme. Photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.
Classified by the National Trust	Classified	06 Mar 1979			Heritage Council
Register of the National Estate	Permanent	28 Sep 1982			Heritage Council

Statement of Significance

It has historic interest as well as its architecture prominent on the corner of John and Broome Street in the
heart of a Cottesloe Heritage Precinct. Houses adjacent and opposite are all of heritage value.

Physical Description

"Laxey Glen", Built 1903-10, "this large brick and iron residence is an imposing example of the
"Federation Queen Anne" style. It is set in pleasant grounds complemented by nearby Norfolk Island
pine trees. Its many rooms open onto wide verandahs via French doors, and large windows provide
ocean views. The large and complicated roof, decorated with small finials, clearly defines each living
area below, and angled gables to two streets are half-timbered. The turned-timber verandah columns
and delicate timber balustrades and friezes add an air of lightness to the residence." The Heritage of WA
- p.13/10. The condition of the house is not original. Substantial interior decorations including a new
wing to the north. Last renovation c1991 for the Wendt family was in a manner sympathetic to the
original home. The garden contains some significant plantings but the overall concept to the present
landscaping has little significance.

History

According to R. Marchant James, [Heritage of Pines, 1977, 1992 ] Laxey Glen was built by Mr Arnold as a private
residence and run for many years by the Nankivill family as a guest house. Mrs Chariotte B. Arnold was still in
residence in 1918. In 1939 the Nankivells owned it. At a later date it was reputedly a brothel.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity only fair
Modifications much restored

Condition

Good

References

Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
Marchant James, R; "The Heritage of Pines". pp. 22, 26		1977
"Newspaper Article".	West Australian	23/2/1939
AHC; "The Heritage of Western Australia: The illustrated Register of the National Estate". p. 13		1989

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence
Original Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Queen Anne

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	BRICK	Common Brick
Other	TIMBER	Log
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General	Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Land allocation & subdivision

Creation Date

09 Jun 1997

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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.