Local Government
Plantagenet
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Albany Hwy Mount Barker
Location Details
applroximately 6km north of Mt Barker
Other Name(s)
Chateau Barker Winery
Williams Rest
Construction Date
Constructed from 1884
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 24 Mar 1998 |
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Statement of Significance
Williams Rest has aesthetic and historical significance It is one of the early buildings in the district, dating back to 1884. Various changes have been made over time, but the original structure is basically intact.
It is known as Williams Rest because of its association with the Williams family and the death of young Benjamin Williams, son of John and Susan Williams, the original owners.
History
Originally called "Peerimbup", the property passed to their son Frank and Stella Williams, who continued to tend the orchards. When Frank died in 1963 the property was sold. Mrs Williams died in 1994. .Subsequent owners over the next decade included Bill Bonney. Mr and Mrs Dorling and Garth Roberts.
Another phase began in 1972-3 when Donald and Margaret Cooper took over the property. They planted 35 acres of vines and named the property Chateau Barker. It was about the 8th vineyard to be planted in the Great Southern District and a winery was established in 1981. with their son James Cooper as Winemaker. The vineyards produced medal -winning wines at all Australian Royal Shows, and the wines were sold all over Australia and overseas. Another son. David, trained as a cooper, and his skills were used Australia wide.
In 1988 the property was sold to Goundrey Wines and was renamed Williams Rest. The house was altered slighty and became a wine-tasting centre. In 1995 the property was sold to Blue Wren Estates Ltd. The new owners have re-established approx 12 ha (30 acres) of vines which are once again productive. Wine is produced under the Williams Rest label, and there are plans to use the house for cellar sales once again.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral History. Sehvyn Wines. Sean Johnson. | |||
| Oral History. Williams family: Shervl Hilgeri. | |||
| Oral History. Cooper family: Donald and Margaret Cooper. |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Winery |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Rural industry & market gardening |
Creation Date
12 Mar 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
11 May 2021Disclaimer
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