14 Meadow Street

Guildford WA 6055

SOLD BY HEIDI McATEE - 0406 321 770 Built in the day when deals were sealed with a handshake, when the tapestry of life consisted of horse and cart, layered dresses, Victorian and cloche hats, this splendorous 1852 character homestead, still very much entwined in its bygone era and combined with various modifications and additions throughout the generations has now come to market for a new custodian for the first time in many years.Spanning a rare and significant 1700 square metres of land (yes, 1700 sqm!) which is close to the old half acre, or one rood, twenty-seven and two-tenths perches or thereabouts.Steep in history this residence showcases elaborate detail from its era and is entrusted as a rare example forming a significant part of the remnant building stock that is the fabric of Guildford's historic town. The original craftsmanship was constructed by convicts under supervision by royal engineer, Lieutenant Edmund Du Crane in 1852. The house was built with the front facing the hills and the kitchen and rear facing Meadow Street. The original double roof of shingle has since been replaced and the original interior and exterior walls are mostly three (3) courses of brick.Sir Hector Cornthwaite Rason later lived in the house. He was MP for a number of years, Minister for Justice and the seventh Premier for Western Australia. His son Ernest Hector was a returned Guildford Anzac.Lt. Du Cane wrote to his mother in April 1852 "I am building myself a house consisting of two rooms, a big office, a kitchen and servant room, stable and garden. It faces from the road, looking up the Helena Valley to a distant glimpse of the Darling Hills".This fine home has expanded over the years to feature 4 bedrooms (one adjoining another) plus two bathrooms, a massive family living room with fireplace, large office or second living, large formal dining with fireplace, a separate studio/store outdoors, outdoor pool and pool house, double undercover parking, garage and workshop/shed (formerly original stables).Historic Features Include:andbull; wide verandahsandbull; impressive leadlight in entry and hallwayandbull; gracious formal lounge/sitting room with fireplace and views to gardens and poolandbull; formal diningandbull; high ornate ceilingsandbull; wide nine inch (9") polished floorboardsandbull; ornate Panelled doorwaysandbull; original detached stables (utilised as garage)1900's Renovations include, but are not limited to:andbull; jarrah and leadlight studyandbull; spacious and well-appointed kitchen with ample storage, breakfast bar and dishwasherandbull; 3 additional bedrooms (main bedroom includes leadlight, WIR and Ensuite)andbull; second bathroomandbull; swimming pool, pool houseandbull; solar hot water systemandbull; working boreNestled in the prime heart of Guildford among many period homes and buildings including neighbouring Garrick Theatre (C1853) which was also designed and constructed as part of the Guildford Convict Depot by Lt. Du Cane (Lt. Du Cane designed and supervised the construction of most of the buildings associated with the convict depot in Guildford, as well as building the first bridge over the Swan River at Guildford at the site of the public wharf in Meadow Street). The Garrick Theatre still operates today and is the oldest and continual running community theatre group in metropolitan Western Australia.Location:andbull; Prime Location in the HEART of Guildford!andbull; Easy walking to Prestigious Guildford Grammar (co-educational for Boys and Girls) and Guildford Primary School andbull; Easy walking to Guildford Hotel, Rose and Crown Hotel, Woodbridge Hotel, Post Office, Poste Cafe, Guildford Garden Centre, Stirling Arms, Vietnamese, Thai and Italian Restaurants, Cafe and Antique Strip and much more!andbull; Minutes walking to train, bus and cycle pathsandbull; Minutes walk to KINGS MEADOW POLO GROUND founded 1896 - the Perth Polo Club is the only public Polo club within the Perth metropolitan area and the oldest club in the state of Western Australiaandbull; Minutes walking to Guildford's Swan and Helena Riversandbull; On the doorstep to Perth's Swan Valley Winery Regionandbull; 15 min to Perth City CBDOther Details:Block Size: 1700 sqmOriginally Constructed: 1852, Renovations and Additions in the 1900's Name of Place: Lieutenant Edmund Du Cane's HouseState Heritage Listed HCWA Number: 02473 and Local Government Inventory No: 221Lot/Plan Diagram: 20/D25591, Vol/Folio: 1239/478Zoning: R5 (Not Subdivisible)Land Rates 2020/21: $2380 Water Rates: 2019/20: $1113For any additonal information please call Heidi McAtee on 0406 321 770.Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of this advertisement, accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers should make their own inquiries to satisfy themselves in this regard. Details herein do not constitute any representation by the Owner or t...