St Patrick's House Broadlands Estate.

The Residence and its setting at Ryans Road, Bacchus Marsh.

How is it significant?

The Residence and its setting at Ryans Road, Bacchus Marsh is of local historical and architectural significance to the Shire of Moorabool.

Why is it significant?

The Residence and its setting at Ryans Road, Bacchus Marsh is of local historical significance for its demonstration of the early development of the Bacchus Marsh Township. The dwelling is a rare surviving example of a farmhouse from the 1860s period. Survival of intact buildings from this era is rare across Victoria. The property is of historical significance for its potential to yield information about the early development of Bacchus Marsh from the archaeological remains of the Church of England Denominational School and the National School 28 contained within the site.

The Residence and its setting at Ryans Road, Bacchus Marsh is of aesthetic significance as a rare surviving example of a mid-Victorian brick farmhouse. The residence demonstrates key features of an early brick farmhouse including its simple form, main gable roof with three chimneys, verandah across the front, and slate roof.

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An early, unpretentious brick farmhouse, built in 1864, with a 1920s Bungalow front. It is of local historical significance as a representative embodiment of an agricultural way of life in the 1860s. It demonstrates as association with Henry 'Money" Miller and earlier, Jeremiah Ryan. Further, it demonstrates a sequence of architectural styles.

It is of local architectural significance as a representative (although unique in form) example of an early farmhouse. The sites of the early buildings are of scientific significance for its archaeological research potential.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

Residence