Brundah

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Brundah
194 - Brundah was built in 1908 for the Lang family of Ballina. (5045519b3).jpg
Location37 Norton Street, Ballina, Ballina Shire, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates 28°52′09″S153°34′05″E / 28.8691°S 153.5680°E / -28.8691; 153.5680 Coordinates: 28°52′09″S153°34′05″E / 28.8691°S 153.5680°E / -28.8691; 153.5680
Built1908
Official name: Brundah
Typestate heritage (built)
Designated2 April 1999
Reference no.194
TypeHouse
CategoryResidential buildings (private)
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Location of Brundah in New South Wales

Brundah is a heritage-listed private residence at 37 Norton Street, Ballina, Ballina Shire, New South Wales, Australia. It was built in 1908. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. [1]

Ballina, New South Wales Town in New South Wales, Australia

Ballina is a town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, and the seat of the Ballina Shire local government area. Ballina's urban population at the 2016 census was almost 25,000. The town lies on the Richmond River and serves as a gateway to Byron Bay.

Ballina Shire Local government area in New South Wales, Australia

Ballina Shire is a local government area in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. The Shire was formed in 1976 by the amalgamation of the Municipality of Ballina and Tintenbar Shire. The Shire is located adjacent to the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Highway. The Council seat is located in the town of Ballina.

New South Wales State of Australia

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History

Brundah was built in 1908 for the Lang family of Ballina. Roy Lang was a prominent local auctioneer, estate agent and produce agent whose business extended across the Richmond Valley. It was built shortly after his marriage to Charlotte Robson of Tucki. The cost of building the house totalled £556. [2] [1]

Richmond River river in New South Wales, Australia

The Richmond River is a river with a mature wave dominated, barrier estuary, situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia.

Tucki Tucki, New South Wales Town in New South Wales, Australia

Tucki Tucki is a locality located in the Northern Rivers Region of New South Wales.

The original property comprised 0.4 hectares, half of which was sold following Roy Lang's death in 1946. The house remained in the Lang family until the death of Charlotte Lang in 1980, aged 101. [1]

Description

The garden is planted with palms, Norfolk pines, bougainvillea and other shrubs typical of the period 194 - Brundah - example of domestic timber architecture set in a garden typical of the period. (Chivell & Broadbent 1981) (5045519b1).jpg
The garden is planted with palms, Norfolk pines, bougainvillea and other shrubs typical of the period

A large intact Federation style timber house with encircling verandahs located on a prominent corner position. It is a single storey building elevated on stumps and has a multi-gabled galvanised iron roof. Elaborate lattice and timber detailing around the verandah combine with adjustable timber venetians to modify the basic design to suit the climate. The mature garden is intact and along with the perimeter fence enhances the aesthetic qualities of the house. The roof has also been utilised as a living space. [2] [1]

Federation architecture architectural style prevalent in Australia from around 1890 to 1915

Federation architecture is the architectural style in Australia that was prevalent from around 1890 to 1915. The name refers to the Federation of Australia on 1 January 1901, when the Australian colonies collectively became the Commonwealth of Australia.

Veranda roofed, open-air gallery or porch

A veranda or verandah is a roofed, open-air gallery or porch, attached to the outside of a building. A veranda is often partly enclosed by a railing and frequently extends across the front and sides of the structure.

Latticework

Latticework is an openwork framework consisting of a criss-crossed pattern of strips of building material, typically wood or metal. The design is created by crossing the strips to form a grid or weave. Latticework may be functional – for example, to allow airflow to or through an area; structural, as a truss in a lattice girder; used to add privacy, as through a lattice screen; purely decorative; or some combination of these.

The property also contains four Canary Island date palms (Phoenix canariensis) which are old and significant growing at the front of the house, a line of Cabbage tree palms (Livistona australis) and Cocos Island palms ( Syagrus romanzoffiana ), and an original Hibiscus sp. shrub to the south of the house. [1]

<i>Phoenix canariensis</i> species of plant

Phoenix canariensis is a species of flowering plant in the palm family Arecaceae, native to the Canary Islands. It is a relative of Phoenix dactylifera, the true date palm. It is the natural symbol of the Canary Islands, together with the canary Serinus canaria. Mature P. canariensis are often used in ornamental landscaping and are collected and transplanted to their new planting location. A Canary Island Date Palm with 10 m (30 ft) of trunk is approximately 60 years of age.

<i>Livistona australis</i> species of plant

The cabbage-tree palm, Livistona australis, is in the Arecaceae family. It is a tall, slender palm growing up to about 25 m in height and 0.35 m diameter. It is crowned with dark, glossy green leaves on petioles 2 m long. It has leaves plaited like a fan; the cabbage of these is small but sweet. In summer it bears flower spikes with sprigs of cream-white flowers. The trees accumulate dead fronds or leaves, which when the plant is in cultivation are often removed by a arborist.

<i>Syagrus romanzoffiana</i> species of plant

Syagrus romanzoffiana, the queen palm or cocos palm, is a palm native to South America, introduced throughout the world as a popular ornamental garden tree. S. romanzoffiana is a medium-sized palm, quickly reaching maturity at a height of up to 15 m (49 ft) tall, with pinnate leaves having as many as 494 pinnae (leaflets), although more typically around 300, each pinna being around 50 centimetres (18 in) in length and 3–5 centimetres (1–2 in) in width.

It was reported as being in good physical condition as at 4 March 1998. [1]

Heritage listing

Brundah is an excellent example of the domestic timber architecture once typical of the North Coast area of New South Wales. The house is set in a fine, mature garden and is generally considered the best example of domestic architecture in Ballina. [3] Brundah evokes a way of life. It is a fine example of a building style once typical of the area, but now rare. It provides as a resource for research into early twentieth century domestic life and building construction. [2]

Brundah was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999 having satisfied the following criteria. [1]

The place is important in demonstrating the course, or pattern, of cultural or natural history in New South Wales.

Brundah was built in 1908 for the Lang family of Ballina. [4] [1]

The place is important in demonstrating aesthetic characteristics and/or a high degree of creative or technical achievement in New South Wales.

A superb unspoilt example of the fine domestic timber architecture once typical of this area set in a garden planted with palms, Norfolk pines, bougainvillea and other shrubs typical of the period. [5] [1]

The place has potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of the cultural or natural history of New South Wales.

The house and garden are particularly fine examples of early materials and designs adapted to the climate and conditions of the far northern areas of the State. [5] It provides a resource for research into early twentieth century domestic life and building construction. [2] [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Brundah". New South Wales State Heritage Register . Office of Environment and Heritage. H00194. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Built Heritage of the North Coast 1988
  3. ↑ Branch Report 1981
  4. ↑ Branch Managers Report 1981
  5. 1 2 Chivell & Broadbent 1981

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