Local Government
Murray
Region
Peel
There no heritage location found in the Google fusion table.
Location
152 Old Bunbury Rd Blythewood
Location Details
South Western Hwy, Pinjarra
Other Name(s)
Black Gin Cottage
Grass Tree Cottage
Construction Date
Constructed from 1896
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 03 Aug 1982 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 26 Mar 2020 | Category B |
Category B |
|
Statement of Significance
Grass Tree Cottage has a distinctive façade, being the only known surviving residence constructed using grass tree as a material. Although modified, Grass Tree Cottage retains the basic shape of a residence from the late 19th century in rural areas. Grass Tree Cottage is associated with the Coolup Agricultural Area scheme.
Physical Description
Exterior walls comprise of grass tree bush stems set into lime mortar. Weatherboard
addition. Interior exhibits plastered walls, picture rails and pressed tin ceilings.
History
The first 183 blocks of the Coolup Agricultural Area were offered for selection in August 1893, but there was no great rush to take them up. However, by 1900, some 30 settlers
were located in West Coolup.
Grass Tree Cottage was constructed as a two-roomed cottage c. 1896 by Axel Anderson on his West Coolup Agricultural Area block.
When the place was offered for sale in 1912, it was described as being 161 acres of
freehold farm, subdivided into five paddocks, with 80 acres of land cleared and ploughed. In addition to the two-room cottage, there was also stabling, permanent well water, new
galvanised troughs, and a new pump. The land was noted as being suitable for fruit trees
and gooseberry growing.
The place underwent significant restoration in 1992.
Integrity/Authenticity
Fair
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richards, Ronald | Murray & Mandurah (Shire of Murray & City of Mandurah) | 1993 | |
| West Australian | P. 5 | 5 October 1912 |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 005 | Municipal Inventory |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Creation Date
18 Jun 1991Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
11 Jun 2020Disclaimer
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.