Building
407 High Street, GOLDEN SQUARE VIC 3555 - Property No 176626
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Statement of Significance
Architecturally, a prominent large and well-preserved example of an unusual style for the study area, which appears to, in turn, underscore the individualism of its first owner, George Pethard. Its landmark qualities, like Banyan (q.v.), contribute to its significance: of regional importance.
Historically, Pethard was an outstanding figure within the region as well as Bendigo.
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Building - Physical Description 1
Moderne in style and streamlined in form, the house has curved projecting wings clad with cement, with manganese brickwork used as a plinth and as a soldier course above the main windows. Window frames are of steel and provide large multi-paned glass areas, unlike most of Bendigo's contemporary houses, although the roof is in a standard hipped and tiled form. The fence emulates the house, with its circular piers and horizontal cemented 'streamlines,' as it steps down the gentle incline. The garden it contains is similarly very much of the era, with clipped shrubs and rose standards.
Reputedly, the interior is largely unchanged and still very expressive of the era, particularly the tiled bathroom and lounge.
Building - Integrity
External - Generally original, with a new, empathetically-designed garage.
Building - Physical Description 2
Landscape - Original garden includes many specimens of bush roses set in an expanse of lawn. Of local significance.
Heritage Study and Grading
Greater Bendigo - Eaglehawk & Bendigo Heritage Study
Author: Graeme Butler & Associates
Year: 1993
Grading: B
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