| LOCATION |
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| Address |
631 Glynburn Road BEAUMONT |
| Locality |
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| Accuracy |
H - high level confidence |
| Council Area |
Burnside Council |
| Polygon Type |
B - Building footprint |
| DESCRIPTION |
| Details (Known As) |
'Beaumont House', Stables, Shed and Olive Grove |
| Registered Name |
"Beaumont House" |
| Significance |
Beaumont House is historically significant because of its association with individuals who have been prominent in shaping South Australia's social, political, agricultural and physical landscape.
Although the house exists largely through the efforts of Bishop Short, the first Bishop of Adelaide, his occupation of the residence was brief and of limited influence to his work in the development of the church.
The occupation of Samuel Davenport is of importance as most of his work originated from Beaumont House. Davenport was widely respected throughout the colony and his public life included roles as a politician, bank trustee, company director, colonial representative to international exhibitions, and president of many important colonial organisations. He was knighted in recognition of his contribution to South Australia.
Recognising potential in Adelaide's climate, Davenport became an exponent of new agricultural crops such as olives, almonds, figs and vines. His agricultural experimentation at Beaumont changed the landscape, with the district becoming known for its vineyards, orchards and olive groves, from which developed a significant local olive oil industry.
The trafficable flat roof of the 1849 brick cottage is notable as an unusual response to the climate of Adelaide. This experiment was an attempt to approach a new way of living with a different climate while maintaining a traditional plan type. The construction technique used is of considerable significance as it is to date the only known example in Australia. [Condensed from 'Beaumont House Conservation and Management Plan' (National Trust of SA, 1994) p86]
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| Subject Index |
Residential - Large House; Residential - Stables [Residential]; Farming and grazing - Shed; Parks, gardens and trees - Tree |
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| STATUS |
| Status Code |
REG - Confirmed as a State Heritage Place in the SA Heritage Register |
| Status Date |
24-JUL-1980 |
| REFERENCE |
| LGA |
Burnside |
| State Heritage ID |
10752 |
| Heritage Number |
8367 |
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| SECTION 16 INFORMATION |
| Section 16 |
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| PLAN PARCEL & TITLE |
| As listed in the SA Heritage Register |
| Plan Parcel & Title Information |
CT 5475/292 F19035 A202 |