This house was built c.1893-1&94. It is associated with the farming era of Helensville's development rather than its earlier timber days. The house occupies the site of an earlier homestead once owned by James McLeod, a member of one of Helensville's founding families. For a time the house was owned by local identity Charles Newman who was Helensville's first Town Clerk, and who is credited with having the first cattle sales in the District. The house is a well-known local feature, has visual appeal and has a commanding site at the junction of two main roads. It retains some original architectural features.
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
5407
Date Entered
20th February 1992
Date of Effect
20th February 1992
City/District Council
Auckland Council
Region
Auckland Council
Extent of List Entry
Extent includes the land described as Lot 1 DP 153650 (RT NA91C/699), North Auckland Land District, and the building known as Fotheringhame House (Former) thereon.
Legal description
Lot 1 DP 153650 (RT NA91C/699), North Auckland Land District
Location Description
Corner of Parkhurst Road
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
5407
Date Entered
20th February 1992
Date of Effect
20th February 1992
City/District Council
Auckland Council
Region
Auckland Council
Extent of List Entry
Extent includes the land described as Lot 1 DP 153650 (RT NA91C/699), North Auckland Land District, and the building known as Fotheringhame House (Former) thereon.
Legal description
Lot 1 DP 153650 (RT NA91C/699), North Auckland Land District
Location Description
Corner of Parkhurst Road
Construction Details
Start Year
1893
startYearCirca
Finish Year
1894
finishYearCirca
Type
Original Construction
Construction Details
Start Year
1893
startYearCirca
Finish Year
1894
finishYearCirca
Type
Original Construction
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Completion Date
1st February 1992
Report Written By
Mary O'Keeffe
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Northern Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. A copy of the original report is available from the NZHPT Northern region office Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Completion Date
1st February 1992
Report Written By
Mary O'Keeffe
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Northern Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. A copy of the original report is available from the NZHPT Northern region office Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.
Current Usages
Uses: Accommodation
Specific Usage: House
Former Usages
General Usage: Accommodation
Specific Usage: House
Current Usages
Uses: Accommodation
Specific Usage: House
Former Usages
General Usage: Accommodation
Specific Usage: House
Location
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