WAHROONGA
7855 BASS HIGHWAY, LEONGATHA SOUTH, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
Non-original alterations and additions are not significant.
Aesthetically, this homestead is a superior example within the Shire of an asymmetrical Victorian-Federation villa, especially the notable detailing including the original box windows, corbelled chimneys and gable ends. (Criterion E)
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WAHROONGA - Physical Description 1
"Wahroonga", at 7855 Bass Highway, Leongatha South is a large asymmetrical Transitional weatherboard villa with projecting front and side gables and a return bullnose verandah. Other notable elements include:
- The bi-chrome corbelled brick chimneys.
- The bracketed stepped gable ends with batten frames and finials.
- The projecting box bay casement and hopper windows.
- The verandah with its ladder frame frieze and fretted brackets, supported on turned posts.The homestead faces the road at the end of a driveway lined with Cypress Trees. There is believed to be an early dairy on the property.
Heritage Study and Grading
South Gippsland - South Gippsland Heritage Study
Author: David Helms with Trevor Westmore
Year: 2004
Grading:
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