Dwelling, Banool

The House and its setting at 51 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh.

How is it significant?

The House and its setting at 51 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh is of local historical and aesthetic significance to the Shire of Moorabool.

Why is it significant?

The House and its setting at 51 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh is of local historical significance as a representative embodiment of a comfortable way of life with its social values of the late 1920s, due to the expansion of orcharding in the area and before the world economic collapse. It is also significant for its associations with auctioneer Laurence Dugdale, a well-known local figure. The prominence of Mr. Dugdale in the town is demonstrated by the grand setting of the residence on the hill, and this reflects the high prices for land being gained in the area during this period.

The House and its setting at 51 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh is of aesthetic significance as an excellent intact example of a fine large roughcast brick Californian Bungalow, set well back and elevated in a large garden. Features of particular note on the house include the half-hipped roof, entry porch with Doric columns and brick balustrade, bow windows, attic window, shingle cladding to gable ends, and clinker brick banding to the walls. The surrounding garden, and front rubble stone wall and wrought iron gates, contribute to the aesthetic significance of the property.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House