Gilberton, 5081 SA
Landmark Wimmeria Circa 1890 - Near-City Mansion
Situated on approximately 2267 square metres of land only 4 kilometres from the CBD in one of Adelaide's most highly prized residential precincts, is the very well preserved and quite exceptional mansion known as 'Wimmeria'.
Steeped in history, two well-known previous owners of this magnificent property were Frederick Lakeman (significantly involved in James Marshalls "A Draper and Furnisher", later to become Myers) who funded the peal bells for the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, and in 1914, Charles Birks ("the successful Adelaide Draper with an established store in Rundle Street", later to become David Jones) respectively.
The house, the restoration of which has been done meticulously, is an excellent example of the Federation Queen Ann style. It is constructed in dressed sandstone with rock-faced sandstone quoining and dressings. The complicated roof form incorporates a corner tower, strapped gables and tall brick chimneys typical of this style. The timber verandah and eaves brackets detailing are also important elements in the design of the house, the basic design of which appears to have been altered little over time.
Sold $1,850,000
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