9 Revett Place

York WA 6302

This is the oldest known rammed earth building in the Avon Valley! It is a truly amazing, rare and authentic example of a Victorian Georgian style of dwelling constructed by settlers when they first moved onto their land. Situated in a historic area of York, being the first inland settlement of WA, the area is known as "Blandstown", named after the first owner of the property "R.H. Bland", who was also York's first Resident Magistrate. In a quaint rural setting, the home has a great outlook to gum trees along the adjoining Bland Brook, which flows mostly in the winter months or following rain events. The house is also surrounded by a beautiful English country garden of herbs and roses. Despite the secluded feel, this home is only walking distance to the centre of York, with its own heritage charm and conveniences.

A remarkable fact is the home was renovated/extended way back in 1870 with local clay bricks, by enclosing rooms under a front verandah to give the small cottage extra bedrooms. In around 1988 another extension resulted in a new space for a kitchen, dining, laundry, bathroom and a large bedroom. A new kitchen has been installed just this year, along with a brand new colourbond roof in a lovely shade of heritage red - that should protect the home for many more years to come.