Macaulay House, Cottesloe

Author

National Trust of Western Australia

Place Number

03680

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Location

62 & 62A Forrest St Cottesloe

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Donard Lodge
McCaulay House

Local Government

Cottesloe

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage List	YES	27 Jul 2015		Town of Cottesloe
State Register	Registered	28 Jan 2011	Register Entry Assessment Documentation	Heritage Council

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 Sep 1995	Category 1	Category 1 Possible inclusion on State Register of Heritage Places. Highest level of protection appropriate: warrants further assessment for possible entry into the State Register of Hentage Places: provide maximum encouragement to the owner to conserve the significance of the place. Photographically record the place. Recommendations Individual consideration of Town Planning Incentives. Grant maximum rebates available under the act to private owners to assist in maintenance of the property. Research the history and reassess before forwarding to the Heritage Council to ensure prompt consideration.	Town of Cottesloe
Register of the National Estate	Permanent	28 Sep 1982			Heritage Council
Classified by the National Trust	Classified	06 Mar 1979			Heritage Council

Statement of Significance

The place is significant because of its architectural style and its association with prominent people. It is a large two storeye house with dominant timber verandahs set on high ground wand with extensive views. It was built and owned by Dr Samuel MaCauley medical practitioner in Cottesloe.

Physical Description

The house which is situated on the high side of the street commands panoramic views of the sea from its wide verandahs on three sides, which have heavy timber balustrades and barge board detail. A wide stairway leads to the leadlight front door. The front limestone wall continues up the side to join the foundations of the house. The roof has elegant chimneys and is topped by small finials.

History

Assessment 1978
Constructed c.1890
Built during the 1890's, this fine two storey house was once the home of Dr Samuel MaCauley who settled and practiced in Cottesloe at the turn of the century. Later it was owned by Judge Ackland, one time mayor of Cottesloe.

Integrity/Authenticity

Small addition on one side under the verandah , which is out of character, otherwise very good.

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id	Title	Medium	Year Of Publication

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	RESIDENTIAL	Two storey residence
Original Use	RESIDENTIAL	Two storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Filigree

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	BRICK	Pointed Brick
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General	Specific
OCCUPATIONS	Commercial & service industries
PEOPLE	Local heroes & battlers
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Land allocation & subdivision
OCCUPATIONS	Domestic activities
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Community services & utilities

Creation Date

24 Jul 1995

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Approved

Last Update

20 Jun 2022

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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.