Patrick Taylor Cottage

This cottage is the oldest surviving dwelling in WA. It was built in 1832 while the town was still a military outpost. Patrick Taylor purchased the cottage in 1834.
The construction of the original 2 room cottage was of wattle and daub, with an exterior coating of cow manure for greater durability. A wrap around verandah was added and later closed in to make additional rooms. The wooden floors are the original pit-sawn jarrah fixed with hand-made nails. The kitchen and laundry were again, a later addition.
The cottage is said to be haunted.Read more