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Medindie Federation Heritage, South Australia

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Medindie Federation Heritage, South Australia

A suburb of fine houses: Medindie SA

From 'Metropolitan Adelaide: a short history' by Susan Marsden

Two sections

The Gentry

Historic Houses

Ennis

The Myrtles

Jonathan Chancellor | 4 June 2014

Edna Walling Garden at 11-13 Briar Avenue Medindie

Federation Heritage Stars:

Heritage listings for: Medindie

Adelaide's most expensive street

A suburb of fine houses: Medindie SA

6 Acacia Street, Medindie	6 Palm Street, Medindie	11 Dutton Terrace, Medindie
18 Dutton Terrace, Medindie	21 Robe Terrace, Medindie	28 Avenel Gardens Road, Medindie
16 Robe Terrace, Medindie	20 Dutton Terrace Medindie	1 The Avenue Medindie

From 'Metropolitan Adelaide: a short history' by Susan Marsden

Two sections

Adelaide was divided by Colonel Light into two sections, one on each side of the Torrens and surrounded by parklands. South Adelaide (commonly called Adelaide) comprised 700 one-acre blocks (‘town acres’), and North Adelaide 342 town acres. In South Adelaide, a central square (Victoria Square) was balanced by four smaller squares; upper North Adelaide had another central square (Wellington Square).
The plan predetermines to a large extent, contemporary town planning principles ... nothing of this scale and magnificence was to be seen in Australia again until the planning of the National Capital by Walter Burley Griffin.[i] This city layout is thus in itself of great heritage significance, not only in the South Australian, but also in the national context.


The Surveyor-General’s layout extended in more general terms beyond the parklands to the surrounding country sections. The outer edge of the parklands was bounded by terraces, and a grid pattern of sections of varying sizes was drawn over the area beyond, with roads 1 chain wide between sections.
This was the framework within which suburban subdivision of individual sections and the insertion of minor streets have taken place. Thus the original road and section patterns have been ‘fossilized in the landscape’.[i]

The Gentry

The lives of the South Australian ‘gentry’ straddled city, suburb and country, with a marked effect on the region’s heritage. If in the eastern colonies such gentry preferred to live on rural estates, in South Australia they usually came to live in the city or nearby on ‘country’ acres convenient to town. Their woolclips financed the construction of their deliberately imposing mansions in Brougham Place or East Terrace, or beyond. Urban wealth was added to rural income with some city landlordism or suburban subdivision.

Medindie SA 5081

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Sometimes, the rise was meteoric to a house appropriate to one's acquired status: five years after a German boundary rider, Charles Rasp, had pegged a mining claim in the desolate area (Broken Hill) near Silverton in New South Wales, he possessed a mansion in Medindie to which he gave the Aboriginal name for Broken Hill, Willyama.

Historic Houses

From Wikipedia: Medidie is an upper middle class suburb, and is mainly residential; Medindie contains many fine homes, and a number of historic mansions: 

• "Willyama", (the Aboriginal name for Broken Hill), at 12 The Avenue was named so by Charles Rasp, the boundary rider who pegged a mining claim that became Broken Hill, after he bought it in 1887 from Oscar Görger, a local doctor/surgeon;[3][4]
• "The Briars" at 15 Briar Avenue, built for George Hawker in 1856, is now the McBride Hospital; and there are many fine houses along Robe Terrace.[5][6][7]
• In 1884 the Brown sisters established The Wilderness School, a private school for girls. The school moved to Northcote Terrace in 1885, to its current location on Northcote Terrace in 1893, and acquired its current name in 1918.

Willyama	The Briars	"Jolley House"
"Willyama", at 12 The Avenue Medindie	"The Briars" at 15 Briar Avenue, Medindie	“Stonehenge”, now "Jolley House" Robe Terrace Medindie

Ennis

28 Robe Terrace MEDINDIE

STRONG INTEREST: Ennis mansion at 28 Robe Terrace, Medindie. Picture: JONATHAN KISSOCK Source: AdelaideNow

HISTORIC Medindie mansion Ennis, owned by Urban Construct managing director James Rice and wife Leah, has sold for more than $7 million over two titles. 

The Myrtles

7 Myrtles Court, Medindie

Nestled in the most private courts, The Myrtles is a spectacular and significantly important Medindie Estate C.1890

Jonathan Chancellor | 4 June 2014

The Myrtles, the historic Medindie, Adelaide mansion has been sold for $5 million to a Chinese buyer with local connections.
The most expensive residential sale in SA history is Glenelg’s historic Stormont mansion, which sold for $6.5 million in 2010.
Last year’s highest residential sale price in Adelaide was 11 Robe Terrace, Medindie, a single storey 1900 home on almost 4000 square metres which fetched $4,917,000 in January 2013.

Edna Walling Garden at 11-13 Briar Avenue Medindie

This garden is the only example of the work of Edna Walling in South Australia.

The design of this Garden is based on free flowing curves. The drive sweeps around to the front door, continuing on to the garages in a sweeping S shape. The front lawn is palette shaped, bordered with dense plantings of trees and shrubs. Interest in the garden is created by the use of differing leaf colours and textures. This Garden has been carefully maintained to retain the original concept with the exception of one tree which was removed when it became too large and by replacement of the tennis court with a broad sweep of lawn.

6 Acacia Street, Medindie	6 Palm Street, Medindie	11 Dutton Terrace, Medindie	16 Robe Terrace, Medindie
18 Dutton Terrace, Medindie	21 Robe Terrace, Medindie	28 Avenel Gardens Road, Medindie

Federation Heritage Stars:

• 6 Acacia Street, Medindie
• 6 Palm Street Medindie SA 5081
• 11 Dutton Terrace Medindie SA 5081
• 16 Robe Terrace, Medindie
• 18 Dutton Terrace Medindie SA 5081
• 21 Robe Terrace Medindie SA 5081
• 28 Avenel Gardens Road Medindie SA

Heritage listings for: Medindie

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Heritage No	Address	LGA	Details	Class	State Heritage Place No	Council Reference
8761	28 Avenel Gardens Road MEDINDIE	Walkerville	A beautiful sandstone villa of 8 main rooms in a spectacular location Sold for $1,370,000  Sold Date: Fri 16-Nov-12	Contributory
8765	32 Avenel Gardens Road MEDINDIE	Walkerville	Grand Sandstone Villa 1910 A substantial sandstone return verandah villa featuring nine main rooms offers traditional spacious rooms with high ceiling and original cornices and fireplaces. Superbly located on an enormous corner allotment of approximately 1110 square metres. This character residence has been partially renovated.	Contributory
8767	37 Avenel Gardens Road MEDINDIE	Walkerville	Arltunga A spectacular Bluestone return verandah villa of 9 main rooms on a wonderful allotment of 1184 sqm Sold for $1,770,000 Sold Date: Fri 15-Feb-13 High ceilings, Hallway arch, Leadlight glass	Contributory
8444	11-13 Briar Avenue MEDINDIE	Walkerville	11-13 Briar Ave, MedindieThe garden surrounds a house built by F. Kenneth Milne for Mr & Mrs G.H. Michell in 1939, with a western extension in keeping with the original, designed by architect Pauline Hurren and built in 1996. The property is situated on a large corner block with entrances from both Briar Avenue (main entrance) and Willyama Avenue. This garden is the only example of the work of Edna Walling in South Australia.House and garden setting:  Edna Margaret Walling was one of Australia's most influential landscape designers. The design of this Garden is based on free flowing curves. The drive sweeps around to the front door, continuing on to the garages in a sweeping S shape. The front lawn is palette shaped, bordered with dense plantings of trees and shrubs. Interest in the garden is created by the use of differing leaf colours and textures.	Local
8445	15 Briar Avenue MEDINDIE	Walkerville	The Briars House Two storey 1880s residence, including colonnaded elevations, central square tower, sandstone and render wall and chimney detail. McBride Maternity Hospital was situated at 15 Briar Avenue,Medindie, South Australia	Local
			18 Dutton Terrace, Medindie, SA 5081 Dutton Terrace - Best street in Medindie
8796	11 Dutton Terrace MEDINDIE	Walkerville	Magnificent Medindie at its best. 11 Dutton Terrace, Medindie Stunning Villa residence (Circa 1910) sympathetically restored and substantially extended With many of its original features in place including polished boards, high ornate ceilings and open fireplaces Sold for $2.550.000 Sold Date: Fri 25-Feb-11 Gallery	Contributory
8802	18 Dutton Terrace MEDINDIE	Walkerville	One of Medindie's truly elegant, landmark residences 18 Dutton Terrace Medindie * sited on magnificent landholding of 3060m2 approx. with verdant, established gardens,  n/s lawn tennis court, swimming pool and excellent stone garaging For Sale 2014 $4,850,000	Contributory
8804	20 Dutton Terrace MEDINDIE	Walkerville	Street address of Rosemary Craddock  Solicitor in Medindie, South Australia, 5081	Contributory
8811	31 Dutton Terrace MEDINDIE	Walkerville	A Magnificent Return Verandah Queen Anne Villa (Circa 1905)	Contributory
8813	35 Dutton Terrace MEDINDIE Video	Walkerville	A private and secure freestone residence situated on magnificent established estate grounds of 2,186sqm with floodlit grass tennis court and pool 35 Dutton Terrace, Medindie For Sale $2,775,000 in 2014 Complete with all the character and charm of the era such as the stunning leadlight, high ornate ceilings and hall arches, open fireplaces, polished floors, bay window and tessellated tiled verandah. A true family property located in Adelaides most sought after premier location.	Contributory
8816	41 Dutton Terrace MEDINDIE	Walkerville		Contributory
8818	48 Dutton Terrace MEDINDIE	Walkerville		Contributory
8446	53 Dutton Terrace MEDINDIE	Walkerville	Sunbury: House, Garden Setting & Fence  Original external form and details of the c1920 house (excluding later additions), original front fence and garden setting.  Sold for $2,125,000 in Aug 2004	Local
8447	17 Hawkers Road MEDINDIE Gallery  Another Gallery	Walkerville	House (The Myrtles, 7 Myrtles Court Medindie) The Myrtles, the historic Medindie, Adelaide mansion has been sold for $5 million to a Chinese buyer with local connections. - Jonathan Chancellor | 4 June 2014 The Myrtles sold for $5.2 million in April 2006, but the most recent sale was in July 2007 at $3.9 million. The renovated 1890-built home on 2,200 square metres has six bedrooms in the main home and a separate self-contained apartment.	Local
8450	42 Hawkers Road MEDINDIE	Walkerville	Wilderness School (House) Original external form, materials and detailing of the c1885 house excluding later alterations and adaptations.	Local
8838	44 Hawkers Road MEDINDIE	Walkerville	44 Hawkers Road, Medindie Stunning bluestone villa, beautifully renovated throughout.  Sold $842,500 in Aug 2009 Rent $750pw in Sep 2013	Contributory
8835	4 Hawkers Road MEDINDIE	Walkerville	6, 4 Hawkers Road Medindie	Contributory
8836	6 Hawkers Road MEDINDIE	Walkerville		Contributory
8858	11 Herbert Street MEDINDIE	Walkerville		Contributory
8882	1 Palm Street MEDINDIE	Walkerville		Contributory
8883	6 Palm Street MEDINDIE	Walkerville	"Braemar" A magnificent Arts and Crafts landmark residence equivalent to 11 main rooms sited on expansive grounds of 1,656 sqm approx.* Sold for $2,202,500  Sold Date: Thu 28-Jun-12	Contributory
8887	8 Robe Terrace MEDINDIE	Walkerville	Historic Sites (unclassified) June 2008 $4.8M - $5.2M May 2008 $4,000,000 In excess of February 2008 $4,500,000 Offers over	Contributory
8889	11 Robe Terrace MEDINDIE	Walkerville	Former home of John Langton Bonython. 1 Robe Terrace, Medindie, a single storey 1900 home on almost 4000 square metres which fetched $4,917,000 in January 2013.	Contributory
8455	15 Robe Terrace MEDINDIE	Walkerville	House & Fence Original external form, materials and detailing of the large residence including walls, roof form and verandah. The listing also includes the early front fence on the Robe Terrace property boundary.	Local
8456	16 Robe Terrace MEDINDIE	Walkerville	Heritage: Jolley House & Gates Jolley’s House is located in the exclusive residential enclave on Robe Terrace and it is an example of the outstanding architectural stately homes built by wealthy businessmen. Landmark Medindie Mansion (Circa 1900) of grand proportions, elevated and sited on a significant land holding of some 2770 square metres approx. Established botanic gardens surround this magnificent estate which overlook the glorious parklands and City beyond. Sold for $2,600,000 in Sep 2009; Rent $1,250pw in Jan 2009	Local
8892	18 Robe Terrace MEDINDIE	Walkerville		Contributory
8893	21 Robe Terrace MEDINDIE Gallery	Walkerville	21 Robe Terrace, Medindie Sold Date: Sun 16-Mar-14 Historic Sites (unclassified)  Built circa 1890,	Contributory
17265	22 Robe Terrace MEDINDIE	Walkerville		Contributory
8895	23 Robe Terrace MEDINDIE	Walkerville	23 Robe Tce, Medindie view from The Avenue	Contributory
8896	24 Robe Terrace MEDINDIE Sold for $2,000,000 in May 2006	Walkerville	"Allegria" - One of Adelaide's finest homes - parkland frontage A magnificent historic stone fronted residence of character and gracious proportions. Offering 10 main rooms, conservatory, 2 bathrooms, storeroom and cellar.	Contributory
8458	26 Robe Terrace MEDINDIE	Walkerville	House & Fence (St Stephens) Original external form, materials and detailing of the large residence including walls, roof form and verandah. Listing includes early front fence. Any later alterations and additions are excluded.	Local
8459	27 Robe Terrace MEDINDIE	Walkerville	House & Fence (Rosemoyne) Home of Catherine Ellice-Flint Original external form, materials and detailing of the large two storey residence including walls, roof form and projecting original chimneys. Listing includes early front fence. Excludes later front verandah and any other later alterations and additions.	Local
8460	28 Robe Terrace MEDINDIE Gallery	Walkerville Historic Medindie mansion Ennis subdivided	House (Ennis) Sold $5,600,000 in Feb 2011 A 2 storey Victorian mansion, has 15 main rooms and large grounds and has sold for over $5.5 million. Original external from, materials and detailing of the large residence including walls, roof form, verandah and projecting original chimneys.	Local
8898	30 Robe Terrace MEDINDIE	Walkerville		Contributory
			Willyama 'Willyama', 12 The Avenue, Medindie.  Picture: David Cronin Source: The Advertiser Adelaide's most expensive street
8926	11 The Avenue MEDINDIE	Walkerville	More Photos Magnificent 12 roomed stone mansion set on botanic grounds 0.28ha (0.7acres) with lawn tennis court and swimming pool - One of Adelaide's finest homes Sold $3,230,000 in May 2007 Combining original charm & character with exquisite leadlight, marble fire surrounds & ornate ceilings, the home comprises up to six bedrooms, four stunning bathrooms, gracious formal sitting room, elegant bay windowed dining room, study, kitchen & two family rooms.
8461	12 The Avenue MEDINDIE Mansion captures a bygone era One of the biggest estates in Adelaide on the city fringe.	Walkerville	Willyama House, coach house and garden setting One of South Australia’s most glorious residential estates. Circa 1883. Arguably the most gracious Blue Stone residence in the state with some fourteen main rooms of elegance and charm with many of the original character features beautifully preserved and enhanced. Sited on botanic park grounds of some 5135sqm approx. Fve years after a German boundary rider, Charles Rasp, had pegged a mining claim in the desolate area (Broken Hill) near Silverton in New South Wales, he possessed a mansion in Medindie to which he gave the Aboriginal name for Broken Hill, Willyama.	Local
8920	2 The Avenue MEDINDIE	Walkerville	Beautifully presented Tudor residence ''circa 1935'' ideally positioned on this tree studded boulevard. Classic original features including polished timber boards, high ornate ceilings and open fireplaces. Price Withheld Sale Date: FEB 13	Contributory
8923	3 The Avenue MEDINDIE	Walkerville	3 Victoria Avenue, Medindie Pretty return verandah Victorian stone villa  Sold for $1,360,000 Sold Date: Wed 14-Aug-13	Contributory
8921	1 The Avenue MEDINDIE	Walkerville		Contributory
8927	1 Victoria Avenue MEDINDIE	Walkerville	1 Victoria Avenue, Medindie	Contributory
8929	3 Victoria Avenue MEDINDIE	Walkerville	3 Victoria Avenue, Medindie	Contributory