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Ferny Creek Tea Rooms

Other Name Mt Erin Tea Rooms; Murphy's Refreshment Chalet Location 70 One Tree Hill Road, Ferny Creek VIC 3786 - Property No 58141 File Number 232 Level Included in Heritage Overlay

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Statement of Significance

The Ferny Creek Tearoom (or Murphys Chalet) has local significance for its role in the early recreational activities of the area, marking the culmination in one spot of the steep ascent of a series of tracks and steps from the adjacent forest. (RNE criterion A.4)

The remnant structural frame of the original building is now contained within a timber dwelling in Bungalow style that has developed in stages and been constantly altered since the Tearoom structure was absorbed. The remnant bush pole structure gives a rare insight into the building techniques of the turn of the century in localities where processed materials were difficult to obtain and where the bushman's ingenuity was valued. (RNE criterion B.2)