BRAE PARK HOMESTEAD COMPLEX
Henty Highway BRANXHOLME, Southern Grampians Shire
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Statement of Significance
Brae Park is the second homestead on this property, the first being built for George Emmett a local lime burner. The present house, located at the front boundary of the property on the west side of the Henty Highway, was built in 1917 by its owner Simon Black for his bride, Violet Gough whose family was connected with the Traveller's Rest, Branxholme and Junction Hotels. The house takes the form of the Californian bungalow, which was just becoming popular at the time. It remains substantially intact and in good condition. It is complimented by a typical garden which dates from the same time, with subsequent additions and alterations. The property was important for breeding sheep and horse. It reflects the success of a large local family whose pioneering ancestor, John Black began life as a shepherd.
How is it significant?
Brae Park is of historical and architectural significance to the Southern Grampians Shire.
Why is it significant?
Brae Park is of historical significance for its associations with several generations of the locally important Black family which still has many connections with the Branxholme-Byaduk area. It is of architectural significance as an example of an early twentieth century farm house adopting the contemporary bungalow style and form.
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BRAE PARK HOMESTEAD COMPLEX - Physical Conditions
The building is in good condition.
BRAE PARK HOMESTEAD COMPLEX - Physical Description 1
Brae Park is a single storey, asymmetrical timber house adopting the West Coast American or Californian bungalow form. The homestead has been built on a substantial rise close to the Henty Highway or front boundary, commanding a clear view east towards Mount Napier.
The house is now surrounded by a mature garden which dates from the construction of the house, with more modern additions.BRAE PARK HOMESTEAD COMPLEX - Historical Australian Themes
Theme 3: Developing local, regional and national economies
3.5 Developing primary production
3.5.1 Grazing stock
3.5.2 Breeding animals
3.5.3 Developing agricultural industries
Theme 5: Working
5.8 working on the landBRAE PARK HOMESTEAD COMPLEX - Usage/Former Usage
pastoral and agricultural
BRAE PARK HOMESTEAD COMPLEX - Integrity
High degree of integrity externally. Interiors not yet inspected.
BRAE PARK HOMESTEAD COMPLEX - Physical Description 2
Simon and Violet (nee Gough) Black, first owners of the current homestead
Donald Black, nephew of Simon Black, second and current ownerHeritage Study and Grading
Southern Grampians - Southern Grampians Shire Heritage Study
Author: Timothy Hubbard P/L, Annabel Neylon
Year: 2002
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