Local Government
Albany
Region
Great Southern
Location
11 Alexander St Centennial Park
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Stone Cottage
Construction Date
Constructed from 1880
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 27 Oct 2020 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 30 Jun 2001 | Category B | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 27 Oct 2020 | Considerable | |
Statement of Significance
Avrilton has cultural heritage significance for the follow reasons: The house is a fine and well-executed example of the Victorian Regency style of architecture that features locally sourced stone, fine detailing and has retained a high level of authenticity. The place is representative of some of the earliest residential dwellings built in this part of Albany townsite that was once semi-rural. The house may have been built by well-known building contractor, Charles Frederick Layton, who is especially known for his work on the Albany Court House and Happy Days tea rooms at Upper King.
Physical Description
Some of the notable features of this place include: • Set close to the road in a residential street close to a commercial area • Simple stone cottage - symmetrical facade • High level of integrity • Central door with sidelights • Large windows on either side of door • Rendered window mouldings • Construction materials - exposed stone finish, with tuck pointed rendered quoining • West facing wall is rendered • Hipped corrugated iron roof • Verandah under separate concave roof • Two large chimneys with moulded capping • Cottage style garden, with roses and a picket fence
History
Avrilton was built originally on Lot 35. The Rate Book entry for 1890 shows this was owned by C F Layton, builder but it was still land. However, the 1895 Rate Book indicates that there is a house. Layton was the builder of the Court House (1897), Wesley Manse in Duke St (1903) and also Happy Days tea rooms in King River. It is not known if Layton built this house but it could be conjectured that given the quality of the building and design it is the work of Layton. Layton was a well-known undertaker and building contractor. In addition to his contracting business and the tea rooms, he served on council for 12 years. Layton died in August 1927 aged 76.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High Authenticity: High
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage TODAY Site visit and Assessment | 1999 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
10 Mar 2000Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
22 Oct 2021Disclaimer
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.