Reason for delisting

The heritage significance of the ‘Ashley Farm’ coach house at 100 Delabole Road, Whites Valley was first assessed as part of the 1997 Willunga District Heritage Survey. The 1997 survey described the coach house as a small remnant of an earlier structure, originally comprising a two-storey coach house and barn. The 1997 survey noted that ‘Ashley Farm’ was founded by Thomas Atkinson, a significant Willunga citizen who arrived in the township in 1839, establishing ‘Ashley Farm’ shortly afterwards and remaining there until his death in 1906. The 1997 Survey noted that members of the Atkinson family managed the property until 1934 when the farm was acquired by the Almond Groves Company who planted the site with almonds. The 1997 Survey noted that the farm was still managed as an almond grove at that time and the former coach house was used for storage. The 1997 Survey noted an association with the Giles family who acquired the farmhouse and outbuilding in 1934 and have retained an association since this time.

Current research largely supports historical findings, the earliest identifiable Lands Title records date to 1925 when the site was owned by Sidney Blackler of Willunga, farmer. It is unclear if Blackler acquired the land from the Atkinson family in 1925 or if Blackler had an earlier association. The property was transferred to Almond Groves Limited in August 1934; a portion of former farmland associated with the ‘Ashley Farm’ farmhouse and outbuilding was transferred to Leonard Hollway Giles, farmer of Auburn in May 1935; the property has remained in the hands of the Giles family since this time.

It is understood that the original ‘Ashley Farm’ farmhouse was demolished sometime in the mid-20th century, leaving the former coach house as the only surviving remnant of the original farm complex. As noted in the 1997 Survey, the current appearance of the coach house is the result of extensive modifications; the second storey of the building has been removed with later internal timber structures, only minimal ‘ground-floor’ heritage fabric survives to the present day.

More information about 100 Delabole Road can be viewed here.

Reason for delisting

The 1997 Willunga District Heritage Survey identified that this former cottage was constructed for Brant Butterworth, son of Joseph Butterworth who constructed the nearby flour mill across Aldinga Road. Brant Butterworth was the first owner of Mill Farm, owned and managed by his descendants until the 1950s. Current research has identified Land Title records which indicate Brant Butterworth acquired the allotment in 1877, it is likely the cottage was constructed after this time.

While the 1997 survey indicated the existence of early fabric, including French doors and shutters to the verandah, the 1997 survey also indicated that there was very little external surviving heritage fabric. While the property remains in much the same condition as in 1997, the lack of external fabric and the extensive additions and modifications to the former cottage support delisting of Local Heritage protection.

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Heritage significance

The former butter factory processed milk and cream from local producers primarily for sale in the local district, a prominent local industry at the time. The former factory retains a high degree of external fabric relating to its original purpose.

Extent of listing

The extent of listing includes form and materials of all surviving early masonry fabric to the former butter factory including all walls, chimneys and window & door openings.

The form of the hipped and gabled roof and surviving early timber gable ventilators are considered of significance and are also included in the listing.

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Recommended amendment

Amend the location and description of the existing Local Heritage listing from 'Brick Kiln Bridge and Site, 20 Almond Grove Road, Whites Valley' to ' Bridge abutments at Almond Grove Road, Whites Valley (near junction of Aldinga and Almond Grove Roads)'.

Reason for amendment

There is no evidence of a kiln in the area. The listing currently identifies the site as being associated with an adjacent allotment (20 Almond Grove Road), however the location is actually on a roadside reserve on Almond Grove.

More information about the bridge abutments, Almond Grove Road can be viewed here.

Recommended amendment

Inclusion of the slate channel and well in the extent of the current Local Heritage listing for 6 Bayliss Road, Whites Valley.

Heritage significance

The recently identified and excavated slate channel and well at 6 Bayliss Road, Whites Valley are of significance as surviving heritage elements that relate to the agricultural activities of Duncan Stewart’s ‘Stewarton Farm’, an early farming complex for the Whites Valley district established in 1846, now largely demolished or in ruinous condition. The site is strongly associated with Duncan Stewart (1819-1907), an early settler and prominent mid-19th century figure in the Aldinga and Whites Valley districts.

Extent of listing

The form and materials of all historic fabric relating to the slate channel and well, including all masonry fabric and associated elements.

More information about 6 Bayliss Road can be viewed here.