Dwelling 42 Lerderderg Street

The Residence and its setting at 42 Lerderderg Street, Bacchus Marsh.

How is it significant?

The Residence and its setting at 42 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 42 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. The property is of historical significance as an early residence in Lerderderg Street, which was subdivided into smaller residential allotments by William Henry McFarlane in 1913. The residence constructed for George McFarlane, son of W. H. McFarlane is of local historical significance for its associations with the prominent McFarlane family.

The Residence and its setting at 42 Lerderderg Street, Bacchus Marsh is of aesthetic significance as a particularly intact early Edwardian residence. The building demonstrates key features of the Edwardian period, including the timber framed triple casement windows, projecting gable roofed bay combine with main hipped roof, return verandah with a fine cast iron frieze, slate roof with decorative diamond shaped slates, chimney with deep mouldings and eaves with a cornice mould.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House