Dwelling "Pentland" and Garden

The Residence and gardens at 85-87 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh.

How is it significant?

The Residence and gardens at 85-87 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh is of local historical and architectural significance to the Shire of Moorabool.

Why is it significant?

The Residence and gardens at 85-87 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh is of historical importance for its representation of the beginning of the boom period in Bacchus Marsh when the railway came to the town and industry was being established. The property is of historical significance for its associations with well-known Bacchus Marsh Shire Engineer and Secretary, D. A. Little who served at the Shire for 27 years between 1885 and 1913. Little designed and lived in the residence at 85-87 Main Street, which is a rare example of his architectural work.

The Residence and gardens at 85-87 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh is of aesthetic significance as a representative example of the late Italianate domestic style. It is also significant for its incorporation of a relatively early cavity wall in the construction. Its prominent location on the Main Street hill facing the township and the well-established garden setting contributes to the significance of the place.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House