The Sunset Heritage Precinct is situated just a five minute drive away from where I live. The buildings and area surrounding this precinct have stood empty and derelict for many years. First opened as a Men’s Hospital in 1906, it finally closed its doors in 1995. Even now the old buildings are still closed off with wire fences. However the grounds have now been beautifully restored. The location is just perfect, sitting above the Swan River and surrounded by enormous mansions. I took a walk there the other day to see how it was progressing.
From the above photos you can see how derelict and delapidated the buildings are and all closed off with barbed wire fences.
This whole area has been a bone of contention between the residents and the council for many years. Whether to knock it down or save it. I’m not sure why it is taking so long to finish, if they don’t start soon the buildings will just demolish themselves!
However the grounds are beautiful and it’s a lovely place to take a picnic or just have a wander.
A couple of the photos that have been produced to decorate the wire fences. I’m not sure if the photo on the right is of a wedding or a funeral!
As it was such a glorious day I headed off down to the beach, there is another staircase on the beach back up to the carpark.
Walking down to the beach I spotted this sign!
The beach edges the river and looks gloriously clear, although I wouldn’t take my chances on a swim here. The jelly fish are everywhere small, large and huge.
I didn’t fancy my chances of climbing over any rocks with this sign warning me off.
The stairs leading back up to the carpark, with the sun beating down. Actually it wasn’t that hot, a perfect 21 degrees.
At the top of these stairs there are two enormous mansions. I remember when they were being built many years ago.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this historical walk with me and a sneaky peak at some of the mansions that overlook the Swan River.
I’ve linked this to Jo’s Monday Walk, Jez’s Water Water everywhere and Hammad’s Weekend Sky!
Travels with Ali 
What a shame about the buildings, Alison. It must be very valuable real estate and you’d think the posh neighbours would want something better on their doorstep. Nice that the grounds remain open to the public though and I enjoyed my early morning stroll with you. Thanks a lot!
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Thanks Jo, hopefully it won’t be long before they are restored 🙂
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Such a shame to see these buildings standing empty and dilapidated! The gardens look lovely however, as does that little beach. Some rather impressive buildings too!
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Thanks for your comments Sarah, it’s a lovely place for a walk
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There’s nothing like a snake sign to take the shine off your walk. I find myself looking down on the ground more than my surroundings when I see one.
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It was a bit daunting!
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What a lovely walk you’ve taken us on! That chapel is so interesting looking- not what you would expect for a chapel
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Thanks Meg, it’s so peaceful up there
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What a wonderful place to walk. Hope they will do something soon to those forsaken build8ngs.
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Thanks for your comments Teresa
Pretty awful really
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It’s a lovely place, and I’m happy that people have access to it. That viewpoint is lovely, but what are the dates for? 1922 and 1941?
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Thanks for your comments. There is hardly any information about this place and I couldn’t find out much of a time line so I’ve no idea what those dates are, very frustrating
Maybe the local library. One day if I get time😁
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Strolling around in an area like this on such a lovely day is nothing but pure amazement.
Thank you very much for sharing this with my challenge 🙂
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Thanks for your comments Hammad
Have a great weekend 😀
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