Local Government
Donnybrook-Balingup
Region
South West
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Location
113 Airstrip Rd Balingup
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Brooklands Homestead
Padbury's Brook
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 02 Sep 1997 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Nov 2013 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 28 Sep 1982 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified {HBS} | 05 Nov 1979 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
A large house and a good example of a gentleman’s residence of the period with spacious verandahs and turned verandah posts. It has been altered little. Historically, it is one of the first properties taken up in the district and was one of the first substantial homes built in the district.
Physical Description
It is a traditional single storey Colonial homestead built of bricks and CGI roof. It consists of five bedrooms, a lounge, dining room, hallway, kitchen, pantry, workroom and with wide verandahs on all sides, It is still in good condition and used as a central meeting place
History
Assessment 1979
Construction 1904
Built for Charles Brockman who acquired the property when he left the Gascoyne district in 1886.
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Other Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Regency |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Exploration & surveying |
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
27 Feb 2023Disclaimer
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.