Heatherbrae
5 Station Street, SCARSDALE VIC 3351 - Property No 66213502
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Statement of Significance
What is Significant?
John Wrigley, who arrived in Victoria from England and settled in Scarsdale with his wife Isabella (nee McGeachin) and six children, constructed Heatherbrae circa 1890. It is a single-storey, symmetrical timber building with its cast iron verandah detailing and bull-nose verandah roof, reflect the conservative values of housing at the turn of the century. It is substantially intact, retains a high degree of integrity and is in excellent condition. The garden is also in excellent condition and includes a very large Cedrus deodara (Deodar Cedar). It is situated on Allotment 22, Section 5, addressing Station Street on slightly elevated ground. Heatherbrae is one of the few surviving residences established within the Scarsdale Railway precinct, following the sale of Crown land as a result of the construction of the Scarsdale Railway Station in the early 1890s.
How is it Significant?
Heatherbrae, 5 Station Street, Scarsdale is of historical and architectural significance to the Golden Plains Shire.
Why is it Significant?
Heatherbrae, 5 Station Street, Scarsdale is of historical significance for its associations with the Wrigley family and their descendants, who resided at the property for over eighty years. It is of further historical significance as a surviving example of a dwelling constructed within the Scarsdale Railway precinct in the early 1890s. It is of architectural significance as a typical example of the domestic architecture of the late nineteenth century. The significance of the house is complimented by the quality and condition of the mature garden.
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Heatherbrae - Historical Australian Themes
The Australian Heritage Commission devised the Australian Historic Themes in 2001. The following themes have influenced the historical development of the house at 5 Station Street, Scarsdale.
8 Developing Australia's Cultural Life
8.12 Living in and around Australian homes
8.14 Living in the county and rural settlements
Heatherbrae - Intactness
The house and garden are substantially intact.
Heatherbrae - Integrity
The house and garden retain a very high degree of integrity.
Heatherbrae - Physical Description 1
The single-storey symmetrical timber house is located on slightly elevated ground on the east side of the township. It is typical of the late nineteenth century with hints of Italianate detailing in the bracketed eaves, cast iron frieze to the timber verandah and a bull-nose verandah roof. The chimneys are pressed red bricks. The house is set in a well establish and substantial garden which, as well as traditional plantings, includes a very large Cedrus deodara (Deodar Cedar). The house is substantially intact, retains a high degree of integrity and is in excellent condition. The garden is also in excellent condition.
Heatherbrae - Physical Description 2
To the extent of the whole of the house, but excluding the interiors, the Cedrus deodara (Deodar Cedar) and all of the land in Allotment 22 Section 5 of the Parish of Scarsdale.
Heritage Study and Grading
Golden Plains - Golden Plains Shire Heritage Study Phase 2
Author: Heritage Matters P/L
Year: 2009
Grading: Local
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BUTE CO NO.1Victorian Heritage Inventory
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BUTE CO NO.2 (MAIN SHAFT)Victorian Heritage Inventory
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MAIN LEAD COVictorian Heritage Inventory
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