Busselton Vet Clinic

Author

City of Busselton

Place Number

18171

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Location

41 Bussell Hwy Busselton

Location Details

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1890

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage List	YES	13 Aug 2014

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	13 Sep 2006	Category 2	Category 2 These places are also important places in the Shire, and generally have built features as part of their significance. These places should be retained on the list and conservation encouraged.

Statement of Significance

Busselton Vet, a stone, stucco and iron roofed former residence in the Federation Georgian style, has cultural heritage significance as a picturesque building that retains strong aesthetic value.

Physical Description

Busselton Vet is built of random limestone blocks, with ashlar marked lime mortar to the façade. The sides comprise random stone. The house has a hipped roof with chamfered verandah posts. The front windows have a fixed top light with a double casement below – from a distance they appear similar to sash windows. There are stucco quoins and a full width front verandah carried on stop-chamfered posts. A large addition from the 1990s to the rear relates to the place’s use as a veterinary clinic. A large peppermint tree obscures views of part of the front of the place.

History

The house was built at the same time as and by the same builder, John Muir, as Paisley Cottage (37 Bussell Highway). It was home to the Finlayson family for many years.

Integrity/Authenticity

Moderate Degree/Good Degree
Integrity Notes: The place remains legible as a house and retains a moderate degree of integrity.
Authenticity Notes: The place has been altered in a number of ways including a large addition, but retains a good deal of authentic fabric.

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron
Wall	STONE	Limestone

Historic Themes

General	Specific
PEOPLE	Early settlers

Creation Date

06 Sep 2007

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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