Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
235 St Georges Tce Perth
78 Mounts Bay Road, Perth - Also shows as on Spring St, Perth
Bishop's See
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1859
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 01 Dec 1990 | |
| State Register | Registered | 05 Jan 2001 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 11 May 1998 | ||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 | ||
The place is associated with the establishment and growth of Perth, and has been an important and substantial landmark since 1859. Bishop's House is of historic, aesthetic and social significance as the only remaining large house dating from the mid 19th century in the City of Perth. It has links with the great private homes of England. The place has significance for associations with Bishop Hale and the Anglican Church in the early years of the colony. The gardens are of equal significance with the house. The place is the only Victorian Georgian style residence remaining in the City of Perth. The place is associated with Bishop Hale, Perth's first Anglican Bishop. The place is important because of religious associations.
Two storey Georgian Mansion set in attractive original gardens. Rectangular building with hipped roof which was originally shingled with decorative chimneys. The building has 12 paned double sash windows with a steeply pitched verandah at ground floor level.
The house was completed in 1859 in readiness for the first Anglican Bishop of Perth, Matthew Hale. He had initiated its construction in 1856 when he visited and bought the land for the house. This consisted of four allotments on which stood a house and stable. He later bought more land to the west as far as Spring St. The original Bishop's House incorporated the earlier structure at the western end of the lot. The earlier structure was believed to have been built with stables and out buildings in the 1840's and was owned by Edward Hammersley. The stables and out buildings have subsequently been demolished. The original building was roofed with Sheoak shingles. For nearly a century Bishop's House was a major centre for social, intellectual and religious life in Perth. Bishop Hale promoted debating, amateur dramatics and book clubs. In 1860 Bishop Hale erected the Bishop's Cottage for the clergy and in 1872 a two storey house on the site was used for the education of aboriginal children. Bishop Parry enlarged the adjacent cottage for his own residence and this was also used by Archbishops Riley and de Tann. The grounds were planned by Bishop Hale and included English Oaks and an orchard. [COP Heritage Places File No 1.12/78; Ray Oldham in the West Australian August 20, 1966] In the 1950's the building was used by Legacy and became known as Legacy House. In the 1980's the house was purchased by Alister Mc Alpine and together with the gardens, was restored by his company, Australian City Properties.
Medium level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity as it has been restored to original detail. Garden restored to original.
Good
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4323 | Bishop's See Conservation Plan Vol 2 | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1999 |
| 8352 | St Georges House 235 - 237 St George's Terrace : dilapidation survey. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2006 |
| 8855 | Bishop's house and gardens Perth. Conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2007 |
| 5676 | Bishop's See image record. | Report | 2002 |
| 6083 | Project future 239 : Bishop's See development : application to commence development planning approval. | C D Rom | 2002 |
| 11943 | Bishop's House - completed conservation works - fire damage repair. | Conservation works report | 2022 |
| 6443 | Development application Emu Brewery : Part Lot 200, Mounts Bay Road, Perth. | Report | 2003 |
| 8908 | Hydrology impact statement. Impact of Capital Square highrise building development on water table and drainage patterns of the Bishop See gardens. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2007 |
| 8864 | Arboricultural assessment Bishop's See gardens. | Report | 2006 |
| 4322 | Bishop's See Conservation Plan Vol 1 | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1999 |
| 5943 | Project Future 239 : Bishop's See Development : application to commence development | C D Rom | 2002 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
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