Former Farmhouse and Outbuildings
Description
C.1870s farmhouse with c.1910 Federation Queen Anne additions and later periods of alterations and additions. Rendered masonry construction with rendered masonry chimney stacks. Hipped and gabled c.1910 roof form with timber-framed bargeboards and apex gable ventilators. Replacement corrugated steel roof cladding extending to c. mid-20th century brick verandah pylons with balustrading. C.1870s associated outbuilding immediately south-east of former farmhouse with later additions and alterations, constructed of rendered masonry with gabled corrugated steelclad roof with timber-framed bargeboards. Timber and corrugated steel window shades to various areas.
Late 19th century former outbuilding constructed of masonry with brick quoins and surrounds with freestone masonry lean-to additions to north elevation. Early timber-framed corrugated steel clad additions to lean-to additions and to the immediate south.
It is recommended that 66-68 Victor Harbor Road, Old Noarlunga be retained on the Heritage Register as a Local Heritage place.
A delineation of significant historic fabric is provided in the Extent of Listing.
Statement of heritage significance
The former farmhouse and outbuilding at 66-68 Victor Harbor Road, Old Noarlunga are of significance as major elements of an early local farming complex for the Noarlunga district, dating to the mid-to-late 19th century with various later stages of development. The Dungey family, early settlers and leading citizens of the Old Noarlunga township retained and resided at the farmhouse between 1877 and 1994; an association of nearly 120 years.
History
The 2003 City of Onkaparinga Survey noted that this property, formerly part of 66-76 Victor Harbor Road, Old Noarlunga when listed in 2004, was originally owned by Thomas Dungey; the Dungey family being prominent property owners within the district. Following Dungey’s death in 1879, the property was owned by Thomas’ wife and later by his sons. The 2003 survey noted the stone outbuildings appear to date from the 1870s and the residence from approximately 1900.
Current research supports these findings; Thomas Dungey first acquired the original allotment in October 1878, having registered a mortgage in June 1877. It is possible this mortgage is related to construction works. Following Dungey’s death in 1879, the property was legally held by the executors of Dungey’s estate until 1906 when the property was transferred to Dungey’s sons Arthur James Dungey & William Dungey, both of Noarlunga, farmers. Registering a mortgage in May 1906, it is possible this mortgage relates to the construction of the Federation Queen Anne residence now located at 66-68 Victor Harbor Road. A 1937 aerial photograph (see Historical Images) indicates the site with its Federation Queen Anne residence and associated earlier outbuildings with mature pine trees to the riverfront. The allotment for 66-68 Victor Harbor Road was retained by descendants of the Dungey family until 1994.
A c.1872 photograph shows the original cottage with adjoining outbuildings on the site by this time. The original Victorian Regency cottage appears to comprise the current sitting room, foyer and second bedroom (see photos). It is understood that this c.1870s residence was developed into the current Federation Queen Anne residence by approximately 1910, possibly relating to the 1906 mortgages. Brick verandah piers and balustrading likely date to the mid-20th century. Large pine trees, identified in the 2003 Survey as being of significance, are not evident in the c.1872 photograph and do not appear to date to the site’s early history.