The McNicol Homestead is a historic 19th century homestead located in Clevedon that is listed as a Category II building by Heritage New Zealand.
| McNicol Homestead | |
|---|---|
 McNicol Homestead in 1980 | |
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| Former names | Glenalbyn[1] |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Victorian |
| Address | 12 McNicol Road, Clevedon |
| Town or city | Clevedon |
| Current tenants | Clevedon and Districts Historical Society |
| Named for | Duncan McNicol |
| Year(s) built | 1878 |
| Renovated | July 2024 |
| Owner | Auckland Council |
| Grounds | 7,450 m2 (1.84 acres)[2] |
| Designated | 4 April 1983 |
| Reference no. | 687 |
Description
editThe McNicol Homestead is a two-storey Victorian homestead.[3] The property has great macrocarpas.[4] The building was constructed from kauri that was milled onsite.[2] A ha-ha is located in front of the house.[2] The homestead has a brick chimney and corrugated iron roofing.[3] There are finials at each apex of the roof. The double hung sash windows have 6x6 panes.[5]
The homestead is a rare example of a surviving large colonial homestead.[3]
History
editThe homestead was constructed in 1878 for the McNicol family at a cost of £320.[2] The McNicols came from Scotland and were the first settlers in the area. The homestead was the second house the McNicols had constructed.[2][6]
Sometime between 1870–1900 a two-room timber outbuilding was constructed.[7]
In 1973 Duncan McNicol's great-granddaughter sold the property to Bernie Ross, a Manukau City Councillor. Ross gifted the property to the Manukau City Council in 1980.[2][3]
Since 1980 the homestead has been leased by the Clevedon and Districts Historical Society who operate a small museum that showcases local history and other community activities from the building.[8][6]
The worker's cottage located on the property underwent restoration in 1983.[9]
The homestead underwent restoration work in July, 2024. The work is expected to be complete in late November.[8]
References
edit- ^ "McNicol homestead, Clevedon, ca 1979". Auckland Libraries. Auckland Council. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Hall, Andrew (February 1980). Historic Buildings in Manukau City. Manukau City Council.
- ^ a b c d "The McNicol Homestead" (Document). New Zealand Historic Places Trust.
- ^ Lamb, Michael (16 February 2022). "Auckland travel: Five lesser-known historic homes". New Zealand Herald.
- ^ "Clevedon Sustainable Development Plan Heritage Assessments" (Document). Manukau City Council. 27 October 2009.
- ^ a b "Clevedon: Get lost in time at McNicol Homestead". The Times. 11 August 2020.
- ^ Francesco, Cara (27 August 2018). "Built Heritage Condition Survey and Interpretation & Accessibility Audit, Outbuilding/former residence" (Document). Auckland Council. Reviewed by Megan Walker.
- ^ a b "Historic Auckland McNicol Homestead undergoes restoration". New Zealand Herald. 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Homestead is Base for Clevedon's History". Manukau Courier. 2 August 1983. p. 8.