Durley Hill

Statement of Significance

The place has historic value for its association with early settlers in the district, the Stevens family. The place has aesthetic value as an example of a workman's cottage constructed in the 1870's and for its contribution to the streetscape.

Physical Description

A single storey dwelling of brick and iron construction with timber casement windows. The verandah is c.1930's with concrete block-work, timber and concrete columns and posts. The extension has been rendered with brick dressings and quoining, bush timber verandah posts and an iron roof with gable. External rendered chimney breast with metal flue. Set in mature gardens.
Original building is in need of some repair works. There are cracks to the verandah and render and straining to walls. The roof panels are rusted and uneven. The new section is in good condition.

History

William Stevens arrived in the colony in the 1860's with his family and settled at St Anne's on the Avon River. Despite being washed out by the 1872 floods he prospered enough to build this house in 1875. His son Alfred Stevens subsequently went into partnership with Bull at 'Avondale', one of the largest vineyards in the state at the time. The youngest Stevens son, George joined the Telegraph Office in 1874, aged 12, and rose to the highest ranks of the department over the years.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Medium-High
Authenticity: Low-Medium

Condition

Fair

Uses

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