Local Government
Peppermint Grove
Region
Metropolitan
60 Irvine St Peppermint Grove
Cnr The Esplanade
Mason's Residence (fmr)
Peppermint Grove
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1900
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 24 Jul 2018 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Jul 1999 | Category 1 | |
This single storey limestone, iron and timber bungalow, in the Federation of Queen Anne style, has cultural siginficance because: - it has strong associations with Clayton Mason, William Balston and the Burt Family; it a comparatively rare example of its style in such an austere form; it is representative of the conservativeness of early public servants in the design of their residences; it retains a high level of integrity; it is part of a cultural group and a townscape area.
The place is quite austere, relying on its simplicity and proportions. It is almost Victorian Georgian in its character, apart from the decorative timber joinery of the verandah, the diagonal bay, handsome bracketed gable and the dominant central chimney.
The place was originally constructed as 60 The Esplanade, prior to its subdivision, when the place became 60 Irvine Street. The bungalow was constructed for Clayton Mason, Controller of Customs, a senior public service commission. The house was constructed from locally quarried limestone. Mason occupied the place until 1920. From 1925-1950 the place was owned by pastoralist William Balston, husband of one of Octavius Burt's daughters. Considerable historical significance.
New additions The place is a fine, but austere, example of its style. It has retained a high level of integrity.
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Pascoe | Western Australia's Capital Suburb. Peppermint Grove |
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 80 | Municipal Inventory |
There are few examples of this style which are austere and Georgian in
character, in the suburb.
It is representative of the conservativeness of places constructed by the
first generation of public servants.
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Queen Anne |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Domestic activities |
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