Local Government
Busselton
Region
South West
5850 Bussell Hwy Abbey
Busselton
South West
Constructed from 1851
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 13 Aug 2014 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 26 Aug 2011 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Aug 2014 | Category 1 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Jun 1996 | Category 1 | |
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place | |||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 04 May 1992 | ||
Newton House, a limestone and iron house in the garden setting has cultural heritage significance as a fine example of one of the early farmhouses designed in Victorian Georgian style in the district. As one of small number remaining farmhouses from the 19th century, it is valued for both its historic and aesthetic significance. It has close associations with the Abbey family who were early Colonial arrivals and farmers in the district. In recent years the place has acquired value as a restaurant and function centre, an adaptation that has helped to sustain its values.
A substantial farmhouse set in well‐landscaped grounds. It is a one-storey limestone house topped by a gabled iron roof. An encircling verandah greets the visitor stepping up from the sprawling grassy landscape in which the house comfortably nestles, partially obscured by the foliage of lush trees.
Abbey had been in the employ of Bussell prior to taking up his own land. During the 1850’s, ‘Newtown House’, the Abbey family homestead, operated as a post office and also served as a ‘lying-in house’ for expectant mothers, as Mrs Abbey was a midwife for the district.
Although modifications have been made to the house, the place retains a high degree of integrity. The place retains a high degree of authenticity.
Good
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 110 | Reference No. |
| 1071487 | Landgate Pin |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Restaurant |
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
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