Dwelling "The White Cottage" (Wilkem)

The Residence and its setting at 16 Young Street, Bacchus Marsh.

How is it significant?

The Residence and its setting at 16 Young Street, Bacchus Marsh is of local historical and architectural significance to the Shire of Moorabool.

Why is it significant?

The Residence and its setting at 16 Young Street, 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 cottage from the 1860s period. Survival of intact buildings from this era is rare across Victoria. The building is also of historical significance for its associations with prominent Bacchus Marsh identities who have resided in the house. These residents include Sir George Farmer, Christopher Crisp, E. Simpson and J. R. Crook.

The Residence and its setting at 16 Young Street, Bacchus Marsh is of aesthetic significance as a rare surviving example of a mid-Victorian style cottage. The residence demonstrates key features of the style, including the simple form of the building with its single hip roof running parallel with the street, symmetrical composition, the hip profile verandah with a simple square timber posts and cast iron lace brackets, the timber framed double hung windows and the humble scale and detailing of the building.

Previous statement

A characteristic and relatively intact early masonry cottage built in c1867 and occupied by sveral prominent Bacchus Marsh figures, including Farmer, Christopher Crisp, E. Simpson and J.R. Crook.

It is of local historical significance as a representative embodiment of a way of life in the late 1860's and of the social values of its subsequent occupants. It demonstrates association with several influential and important local figures and it is a relatively early house in the town.

It is of local architectural significance as a relatively intact representative early cottage.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House