Caversham House

Author

City of Swan

Place Number

14354

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Location

141 Caversham Av Caversham

Location Details

Municiapal Inventory No: 522

Local Government

Swan

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1974, Constructed from 1850

Demolition Year

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 Aug 2017	Category 3	Category 3 Some/Moderate Significance to the locality. Contributes to the heritage of the locality. Has some altered or modified elements, not necessarily detracting from the overall significance of the place.
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	10 Jul 1996	Significant	Significant Conservation of the place is desirable. Any alterations or extensions should be sympathetic to the heritage values of the place and original fabric whould be retained wherever possible.

Statement of Significance

1850s section of the building very significant, representing the early settlement of the Swan Valley. Subsequent additions less significant but representative of changing needs over time. 1974 section detracts from the aesthetic significance of the place. Olive trees significant.

Physical Description

Oldest section of the building is a two storeyed brick cottage dating from c.1850s. The building was extended in 1900 and in 1974. Entry to building is via an avenue of mature olive trees.

History

The original house was probably built by Dr Richard Hinds who bought the original Caversham property from Peter Shadwell in 1835. The property was purchased by Robert de Burgh in 1856.

Integrity/Authenticity

Fair

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	FARMING\PASTORAL	Homestead
Original Use	FARMING\PASTORAL	Homestead

Historic Themes

General	Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Settlements

Creation Date

22 Oct 1999

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

24 Oct 2017

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