Illareen

Statement of Significance

Illareen is a historic Federation Queen Anne style homstead. The place is also significant for its association with sheep breeder Ross Anderson and for its historical assocaition with the earlier Goblup Estate developed by Lady Cockburn-Campbell and Lord Brassey.

Values

The place is a good example of a federation Queen Anne architectural style homestead.

The place represents a way of life of an important farming family (Anderson’s)

The place represents the wealth some pastoralist made from the land as shown by the fittings and features of the homestead.

Physical Description

Illareen comprises a brick and iron Homestead in "U" shape with assocaited outbuildings and water tanks.

‘Tuck point brick walls and replacement zincalume roof. The house has a ‘u’ shaped plan associated out buildings, corrugated iron water tanks and the like. Grand scale house, central corridor, front door with lead lights and ‘Illareen’ in stained glass, sidelights around door, flanked by bay windows.’

‘The main entertaining room is at the front of the house, with French doors leading onto the verandah. The timber floored verandah is carried by thin turned posts with valance and decorative plaster ceilings. Approach drive consists of gums, with conifers around the house and Chinese pepper trees.’

History

The original Goblup farm was established c.1873 by Lady Cockburn-Campbell, developed into Goblup Estate by Lord Brassey in 1890. In 1904 the estate was split between brother Thomas and Ross Anderson, with Ross establishing Illareen homestead closer to the newly-established Katanning. The place has functioned as a pastoral station and stud farm.

‘The property known as ‘Illareen’ was formed when the large property ‘Goblup’ was divided by the owner Ross Anderson into two properties ‘Illareen’ and ‘Condeena’. This was in 1904. Ross Anderson died at Katanning in 1945. Before his death ‘Illareen’ was formed into a company known as R. Anderson Co.’

‘Ross Anderson was an important Katanning resident, who was keenly interested in the development of the district and assisted materially with initial ventures, participating in committees and was instrumental the establishment of the Golf Club and Race Club. Ross and his brother Tom were also among the founders f the Men’s Katanning Club. The Sheep bred at ‘Illareen’ were very successful and often gain top price at sales.’

The Shire of Broomehill Municipal Inventory states:

The ‘Goblup’ Estate was divided between the brothers and Ross took the half closest to Katanning and named it ‘Illareen’ and Tom Named his half ‘Condeena’.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity- High
Authenticity- Moderate

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

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