Wallcliffe House, Heritage building near Prevelly, Western Australia.
Description
Wallcliffe House is a two-story Victorian limestone structure built between 1857 and 1865 near Prevelly. Today only the stone walls and chimneys stand after a 2011 bushfire destroyed the timber and roof elements.
History
Built by George Holland Knapton for Alfred and Ellen Bussell, the house served as the center of a large agricultural estate. The property became known when Grace Bussell brought shipwreck survivors to safety there in 1876.
Culture
The site displays the architecture of early European settlers who moved into rural Western Australia during the colonial period. The remaining structures reflect how people adapted British building traditions to the Australian landscape and climate.
Practical
The site is open to the public and visitors can view the ruins from the roadside without formal access restrictions. The landscape is open and exposed, so plan visits for cooler times of day during hot weather.
Did you know?
The property gained fame through a dramatic rescue in 1876 when Grace Bussell brought survivors of the stranded SS Georgette to safety. This courageous act remains a notable part of the region's heritage story.
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