Dwelling, 69 Lerderderg Street, Bacchus Marsh

The Residence and its setting at 69 Lerderderg Street, Bacchus Marsh.

How is it significant?

The Residence and its setting at 69 Lerderderg 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 69 Lerderderg Street, Bacchus Marsh is of local historical significance for its demonstration of the prosperous period in the history of Bacchus Marsh stimulated by farming, industry and closer settlement. Constructed in 1913, the property would have been one of the first developed following the subdivision of the Lerderderg Street area by W. H. McFarlane. The picturesque residence is of historical significance for demonstrating why Lerderderg Street became known as the 'Toorak of Bacchus Marsh'.

The Residence and its setting at 69 Lerderderg Street, Bacchus Marsh is of aesthetic significance as an architect designed transitional Victorian and Edwardian residence. The building demonstrates key features of the Edwardian period, including the complex dominant roof form with combined hips and gables, corner return verandah with timber fretwork valence and curved timber brackets to the posts, projecting bays with decorated gable ends, tripartite bay windows and diagonal floor planning.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House