Reason for delisting

The well at 3 Park Drive, McLaren Vale was most recently described by 2007 McLaren Vale Township Local Heritage Register Survey. The 2007 Survey identified that the c.1844 well was reconstructed with recent bricks to the rim above ground level with a later canopy roof. The 2007 Survey noted that the inner walls below ground level likely retained their original bricks.

Following a site inspection, it is evident that the well rim and canopy roof have been removed since 2007, any original fabric relating to the well shaft appears to have been filled in and covered.

More information about 3 Park Drive can be viewed here.

Heritage significance

‘Sylvan Park’, 49 Abbott Avenue, McLaren Vale is of significance as an early and historically significant dwelling for the McLaren Vale district, identified has having been initially constructed in 1858. The site strongly contributed to the development of McLaren Vale’s identity as a South Australian viticultural centre from the late 19th century onwards. ‘Sylvan Park’ is strongly associated with owners Thomas Colton and Cyril Pridmore. Thomas Pridmore, son of William Colton, one of McLaren Vale’s earliest settlers, initially constructed the residence in 1858. Subsequent owner Cyril Pridmore was responsible for extensive surviving additions and was a major figure in the development of McLaren Vale’s viticultural industry from the late 19th century.

Extent of listing

The form and materials of all masonry elements relating to the c.1858 residence and c.1901 ‘Federation Queen Anne’ additions, including all walls, chimneys and window and door openings, French doors to the east elevation, roof form, form of the timber-framed verandah, early decorative cast iron elements, including verandah columns, brackets and friezes, are included in the listing.

Heritage significance

‘Olive Grove’, Gemmel Tassie Reserve, Lot 6 Valley View Drive, McLaren Vale is of local heritage significance as an attractive example of avenue plantings dating from the early 20th century and associated with the Pridmore family’s ‘Sylvan Park’ estate. A significant local landmark for much of the 20th century, this attractive avenue of olive trees provides an excellent visual reminder of the history of Gemmel Tassie Reserve. The avenue is associated with Cyril Eustace Pridmore, responsible for planting the trees and with the Pridmore family who resided at ‘Sylvan Park’ for most of the 20th century.

The form of all olive trees currently sited and contributing to the double avenue of olive trees at Lot 6 Valley View Road, McLaren Vale; formerly comprising the ‘Sylvan Park’ estate driveway. The surviving original steel gate is of significance and is included in the listing, though the associated timber posts are not included in the listing.

Recommended amendment

Inclusion of the stables in the extent of the existing Local Heritage listing for 5-9 Aldersey Street, McLaren Vale.

Heritage significance

The War Memorial Hospital (formerly ‘Tsong Gyiaou’) Stables, 5-9 Aldersey Street, McLaren Vale are of significance as the stabling complex of the ‘Tsong Gyiaou’ residence, a significant mid 19th century homestead for the McLaren Vale township. The stables represent the functionality of the site and the lifestyle of its occupants from the mid-19th onwards. The former ‘Tsong Gyiaou’ residence is strongly associated with original owner Mary Ann Aldersey and her nieces Mary Ann and Eliza Aldersey, significant figures within the township’s history in the mid-to-late 19th century.

The form and materials of the C.1862 former stabling complex, including external masonry walls with brick quoins, surrounds and string courses. All current door and window openings are included in the listing, as is the use of timber elements within these openings.

Recommended amendment

Exclusion of the wall from the existing Local Heritage listing for 252 Main Road, McLaren Vale.

Reason for amendment

A substantial masonry fence to Chalk Hill Road, now rendered and painted, appears to date from late 20^th century and is not historically significant.

More information about 252 Main Road can be viewed here.

Recommended amendment

Amend the description in the existing Local Heritage listing for 20 Penfold Way, McLaren Vale from Winery Group to Former Cellar.

Reason for amendment

In 2007, the former cellar and other winery buildings on the property were proposed for local heritage listing. The listing was proposed as a ‘Winery Group’. However, in 2009 majority of non-masonry infrastructure was demolished but the former cellar was retained. This amendment will clarify that only the Former Cellar is listed.

More information about 20 Penfold Way can be viewed here.

Recommended amendment

Inclusion of the stone outbuilding in the extent of the existing Local Heritage listing for 281 Main Road, McLaren Vale.

Heritage significance

The ‘Ingleburne’ farming complex at 281 Main Road, McLaren Vale, comprising a two-storey Victorian Regency residence, various outbuildings and a significant gum tree, is of high significance to the McLaren Vale district.

The early outbuilding was possibly constructed at the same time as the residence, c.1854. It was possibly used for storage or as stables.

Extent of listing

The external form and materials of the early outbuilding are included in the listing, including all masonry elements, roof forms and early corrugated iron cladding.

More information about 281 Main Road can be viewed here.

Recommended amendment

Inclusion of the dwelling, stables, timber shed, slate slab, Moreton Bay Fig tree and early timber fencing posts in the extent of the existing Local Heritage listing for 60 Strout Road, McLaren Vale.

Heritage significance

The Strout family farming complex at 60 Strout Road, McLaren Vale is of significance as a relatively intact farming complex dating from the 1850s and retaining a high degree of early fabric. The survival of unusual and distinctive features, including slate salt baths and shelving to the cellar and early slab timber stalls and mangers to the former stabling complex, are rare and early features for the local district, representing the site’s agricultural activities from the mid-19thcentury.

The farm complex is also strongly associated with the Strout family who have owned and resided at the property since the mid-19thcentury; an association of nearly 120 years.

Extent of listing

The form and materials of all masonry elements to the c.1850 former farmhouse, including all masonry walls, chimneys, door and window openings and early cast-iron wall plates. Early external paving to the west elevation verandah is also included in the listing.

The form and materials of the mid-19thcentury cellar and kitchen, including all masonry elements including slate salt baths and slate shelves, slate treads to external stairs.

The form and materials of the mid-19thcentury masonry and timber stabling complex, including north masonry wall with ‘oculus’ window openings and all early slab timberwork, including columns, early stalls and mangers.

The form of the mid-19thcentury shed including all early slab timberwork.

The form and materials of all external slate slabs and paving, including the mid-19thcentury slate slab to demolished former masonry outbuilding and slate paving to the immediate north, adjoining large Moreton Bay fig tree.

The large Moreton Bay Fig tree and associated early timber boundary fencing is included in the listing.

More information about 60 Strout Road can be viewed here.