Local Government
Katanning
Region
Great Southern
Location
Lot 131 Kobeelya Av Katanning
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Kobeelya Church of England Girls' School
St Michael & All Angels Chapel, Kobeelya Orch
Construction Date
Constructed from 1902 to 1960
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 28 May 2019 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 14 Jun 1999 | ||
| Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey | Completed | 30 Jun 1994 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Jan 1996 | Category 1 | |
Statement of Significance
Constructed for prominent West Australian F Piesse, this complex of buildings is significant in their use as a family home and girl's school. The main building is a rare and substantial Queen Anne style residence in a regional area.
Physical Description
Kobeelya, Katanning comprises Kobeelya House, a substantial two storey residence designed in the Federation Queen Anne style (1902), a Coach House (1902), a Chapel (1939) and associated buildings including classroom blocks, and dining room set in landscaped grounds in a prominent position overlooking the township of Katanning, with an avenue of trees leading up the place.
History
The place was built in 1902 as the Piesse family residence until 1922, when it was sold to the Anglican Church and re-established as a girl's school. The school closed in 1975 and is currently run by the Bapist Union of WA as a variety of solcial and religious functions.
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Talbot Hobbs | Architect | - | - |
| Edwin Summerhayes | Architect | - | - |
| Oldham, Harold Boas & Ednie Brown | Architect | - | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9775 | Kobeelya conference centre Katanning, Western Australia. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 0 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
| Other Use | RELIGIOUS | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Italianate |
| Federation Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
31 Jan 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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