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CHERITTA HOMESTEAD COMPLEX (former)

Location Wallacedale North - Hamilton Road BRANXHOLME, Southern Grampians Shire File Number 560 Level Stage 2 study complete

[1/2] 23306 Cheritta Branxholme 0697 [2/2] 23306 Cheritta Branxholme

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
Cheritta Homestead Complex (former) was a large single storey bluestone homestead, with significant outbuildings and a substantial garden. It was destroyed by fire in the late twentieth century. The surviving elements of the Cheritta Homestead Complex are two bluestone chimneys, some outbuildings and some elements of the garden. A new brick house has been built around the surviving chimneys, set amongst the remnant garden and outbuildings. Cheritta was originally part of the Audley run, located some distance east. It was taken up in 1885 by Charles Read, and had a succession of owners and managers until it was burnt down. There has been no architect or builder associated with the original design. The remaining fabric of Cheritta Homestead Complex is in good condition, although it retains a limited degree of integrity.

How is it significant?
The Cheritta Homestead Complex (former) is of nil significance to the Southern Grampians Shire.

Why is it significant?
The Cheritta Homestead Complex is of historical significance for its associations with the larger, historically significant Audley Homestead, and for its association with a range of important individuals and companies who have owned and managed the property over the past 100 years.