Blanch Street 21-23
| Place type: | Building |
|---|---|
| Address: | 21-23 Blanch Street |
| Town or Locality: | Gawler East |
Early on the site formed part of "Mahoney's Paddock" the large landholding of Gawler's second resident doctor.[1] It was purchased by Samuel Skewes, Gawler Shoemaker, in 1874, and transferred to Edward Lane in 1879 - it was likely the large house was built around this time given the increase in the property's rates.[1] Lane was a prominent Gawler identity and secretary of the Gawler Institute.[1]
According to research by Colin Doudy, the house at 23 Blanch Street was purchased by the Doudy (alternatively spelled Dowdy) family in February 1880. Patriarch William died there in 1886, whilst widow Bridget continued there until she died in 1907. It was then inherited by eldest sons, Michael Patrick and Henry Alfred Doudy and likely rented out until it was sold to Edith Margaret Barrett on 12 March 1914, ending Doudy ownership of some 34 years (see Dowdy William & Bridget for more information on the Dowdy family). Alternatively, the Town of Gawler Heritage Review 2020, suggests it was sold to Glyn De Villiers Bosisto, grazier in 1914.[1]
The following is an incomplete extract from "Town of Gawler Heritage Review 2020" - 23 Blanch Street[1]
DESCRIPTION:
The elevated siting and generous scale of this substantial double-storey Victorian-era villa would have once made it a prominent element in the street, though subsequent land divisions have resulted in it becoming partially obscured from public views. The dwelling is constructed of coursed face sandstone with red brick quoins and dressings and exhibits impressive quality detailing.
The original structure is square in plan, with an addition to the rear of similar size. The symmetrical façade features bold, semi-circular arched-head brick dressings to upper and lower entrance doors and large timber-framed double-hung sash windows with timber shutters. The hipped roof and concave two-level verandah are clad in corrugated iron, with the verandah roof in contrasting stripes. Chimneys with moulded caps are of rendered brick. The verandah, possibly reconstructed, features timber supporting posts which are paired on both levels, defining the central entry doors.
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