Thursday, 22 September 2011

Oatlands, house

Oatlands House, located in the north west suburb of Oatlands, is one of the earliest homes in the district. Built in the 1830s by Captain Percy Simpson, the name appears to be taken from Oatlands Park in England, which was close to the lands of Lord Dundas, for whom the neighbouring suburb of Dundas was named. This area had actually been known as West Dundas until 1991 when Oatlands was defined as a new suburb. Oatlands House is now used as function centre, with magnificent gardens and the surrounding land forming the Oatlands Golf Course.
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16 comments:

  1. HelsThursday, 22 September 2011 at 00:45:00 GMT+10

    Unusual veranda for Australia but what a lovely view onto the garden. I know the Dundas family.. I wonder if it was their great grandfather's :)

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  2. genieThursday, 22 September 2011 at 02:36:00 GMT+10

    What a lovely piece of architecture. It looks to me that the roof of the main house is tiles, and the veranda part is shingles. This is very interesting. This would be an elegant place to go for meeting and/or golf. Noticed your post below of the clubhouse for the golf course. Both are so nice. genie

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  3. MildredThursday, 22 September 2011 at 04:14:00 GMT+10

    Very nice shot and very nice house!
    Thanks for sharing;o)

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  4. CarolineThursday, 22 September 2011 at 04:48:00 GMT+10

    What a gracious home.

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  5. AnnThursday, 22 September 2011 at 09:47:00 GMT+10

    That's beautiful.

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  6. Shahana ShafiuddinThursday, 22 September 2011 at 13:37:00 GMT+10

    How much it is?

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  7. ChoppographyThursday, 22 September 2011 at 14:03:00 GMT+10

    Lovely perspectives. Also a fabulous sunset a few posts back. Trade ya your spring for my autumn?

    Chip
    http://throughmyeyes-choppography.blogspot.com/

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  8. JimThursday, 22 September 2011 at 15:08:00 GMT+10

    Shahana, I'm not sure what it would be worth. It's set on five acres, surronded by gardens and a golf course so I'm sure it would be quite valuable.

    Choppography, you can keep your Autumn. ;) I'm happy with our Spring.

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  9. PeterThursday, 22 September 2011 at 16:45:00 GMT+10

    Happy memories of this house in 1977.

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  10. JoeThursday, 22 September 2011 at 17:02:00 GMT+10

    Wow. The really knew how to build in the 1830's. Could just imagine a drink under those verandahs.

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  11. KevinThursday, 22 September 2011 at 19:31:00 GMT+10

    It still looks impressive. Your photos brought back memories for me, as we had our Year 12 formal there many years ago.

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  12. MarkThursday, 22 September 2011 at 20:36:00 GMT+10

    Spectacular colonial architecture, Oatlands is a much better name than West Dundas and I am sure the estate agents and vendors like it as well.

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  13. PerthDailyPhotoThursday, 22 September 2011 at 21:29:00 GMT+10

    What a fabulous place to hold a function Jim, such a beautiful old building.

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  14. JimThursday, 22 September 2011 at 22:18:00 GMT+10

    Kevin, that must have been an awesome place for your Year 12 Formal.

    Peter, I was wondering if that was the same sort of memory for you too?

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  15. UnknownSunday, 25 September 2011 at 22:33:00 GMT+10

    Love the porch of the house on top.

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  16. JeffThursday, 29 September 2011 at 04:53:00 GMT+10

    Serene & beautiful landscaping.

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