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Darradup House

Author

Shire of Nannup

Place Number

02964
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Location

Longbottom Rd Darradup

Location Details

Local Government

Nannup

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1868 to 1900

Demolition Year

1951

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
Heritage List Adopted 26 Mar 2015

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 24 Sep 2004

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 24 Oct 1995 Category 1

Category 1

• Highest level of protection appropriate: recommended for entry into the State Register of Heritage Places; provide maximum encouragement to the owner to conserve the significance of the place.

Statement of Significance

Darradup House is significant as an example of a home constructed during the early
years of settlement of the Blackwood region.

Physical Description

The site contains a number of timber framed structures including Darradup House an outhouse, a small cottage, shed, log structure, and several more recently constructed sheds. Darradup House is a timber framed and iron structure with a general 'T' shape floor plan with a gabled roof including prominent entrance, and surrounding skillion formed verandah. Although most external features, including weatherboard dado, and 'nosed' timber detailing to door and window frames, is consistent, the roof and plan form suggest the building has been extensively modified.
The existing cottage is constructed in two sections. The front section consists of three
rooms and is constructed of wattle and daub which has been cement rendered on theoutside. There are twelve pane sash windows on the front elevation. The original shingle roof has been replaced by corrugated iron. Asbestos wall linings have beenadded later. The rear section of the cottage was constructed later and is of timber framed construction with some pressed metal wall and ceiling linings.

History

There is some conflicting information regarding the history of Daradup House.
According to information collected by the South West Heritage Taskforce in 1990,
the original Darradup House constructed in 1868 by Stephen Longbottom was
demolished following storm damage in 1951 and the remaining structure dates from
circa 1900. However following site investigation, the style of the building and building methods and materials used indicate that at least part of the remaining structure was constructed prior to 1900. The original pastoral lease for the property dated 12/12/1894 indicates that George Longbottom held the property from Jan. 1888 to Dec. 1907. The existing cottage may have been constructed during this period.

Integrity/Authenticity

Alterations - Various
Intactness of fabric - Fair

Condition

Fair

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
SWDA information Section B South West Heritage Taskforce 1990
Mr Witherow (Owner) 12/12/1894

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number Description
014 Shire of Nannup MHI

Other Keywords

Original house built 1868 demolished 1951.
Existing house built 1900.

Category of Significance:
- Historic

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Architectural Styles

Style
Vernacular

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall EARTH Wattle and Daub
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

27 May 1991

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

26 Jul 2023

Disclaimer

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.