The two-storey Georgian-style stone house in Western Australia, is a culturally significant heritage site. It is an exceptional example of a settler’s house built before the convict era, making it incredibly rare. It is also the oldest surviving residence in the district and holds great value to the local community. The homestead connects the community to the area’s colonial development and has historical associations with notable figures such as John Randall Phillips and John Septimus Roe.
The homestead played a role in the early stages of rural development along the Canning River and served as a market gardening enterprise. It showcases the use of local materials to replicate English house designs of that era. Unfortunately, Maddington Homestead is currently in a state of ruin, with much of its structure collapsed and no roof. Only parts of the verandah and battens remain, hindering its original interpretation.
Surrounded by flourishing Flooded Gum trees, the site adds significance to the State Registered former Homestead’s setting. Its history dates back to 1830 when John Randall Phillips settled there. William Nairn developed the property and built the homestead. Throughout the years, it changed hands and was leased to various individuals.
In 2001, the Maddington Homestead was entered on to the State Register of Heritage Places, however two subsequent fires in 2004 and 2005 caused extensive damage.
Today the Golden Maddington River Estate development being undertaken by Golden Group, encompasses the Maddington Homestead and as part of the development, Byte have been engaged to restore the homestead to its original glory.
Stay tuned for further updates, unique challenges, replication of materials and delicate structural tests throughout the life of this unique and important historical project…
