Brundah facts for kids

Brundah is a special old house located at 37 Norton Street in Ballina, New South Wales, Australia. It was built a long time ago, in 1908. This house is so important that it's listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register, which means it's protected because of its historical and architectural value.

Quick facts for kids Brundah
Location	37 Norton Street, Ballina, Ballina Shire, New South Wales, Australia
Built	1908
New South Wales Heritage Register
Official name: Brundah
Type	state heritage (built)
Designated	2 April 1999
Reference no.	194
Type	House
Category	Residential buildings (private)
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The Story of Brundah

Brundah was built in 1908 for the Lang family. Roy Lang was a well-known local businessman. He worked as an auctioneer and real estate agent. His business covered the whole Richmond Valley area.

The house was built shortly after Roy married Charlotte Robson. Building the house cost £556 back then. The original property was quite large. However, half of it was sold after Roy Lang passed away in 1946. The house stayed with the Lang family until Charlotte Lang died in 1980. She was 101 years old!

What Brundah Looks Like

The garden is planted with palms, Norfolk pines, bougainvillea and other shrubs typical of the period

Brundah is a big, well-preserved timber house. It was built in the Federation style. This style was popular in Australia around the early 1900s. The house has a verandah that goes all the way around it. It sits on a corner, making it easy to spot.

The house is a single-storey building. It is raised up on stumps, and its roof is made of galvanised iron with many gables. The verandah has fancy lattice and timber details. There are also adjustable timber blinds. These features helped keep the house cool in the local climate. The garden around the house is old and beautiful. It has a fence that adds to the house's charm. Even the roof was used as a living space!

The garden also has some very old and important trees. You can see four Canary Island date palms at the front. There are also Cabbage tree palms and Cocos Island palms. An original Hibiscus shrub grows to the south of the house. In 1998, the house was reported to be in good physical condition.

Why Brundah is Important

Brundah is a great example of the timber houses once common on the North Coast of New South Wales. It is known as one of the best examples of old houses in Ballina. The house and its beautiful, old garden show us what life was like a long time ago.

Brundah was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999. It met several important rules to be listed:

• It shows the history of New South Wales. Brundah was built in 1908 for the Lang family. This shows us how families lived and built homes in that era.
• It is beautiful and well-designed. The house is a wonderful example of timber architecture. It has a lovely garden with palms and other plants typical of its time.
• It can teach us about history. The house and garden are great examples of how buildings were made and designed to suit the climate in northern New South Wales. It helps us learn about daily life and building methods from the early 1900s.