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STONE COTTAGE

Other Names MUELLER'S COTTAGE ,  HOCHKIRCH HOUSE Location 7918 Hamilton Highway TARRINGTON, Southern Grampians Shire File Number 589 Level Stage 2 study complete

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Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The stone cottage located on the Hamilton Highway at Tarrington is a simple vernacular style Victorian cottage. It is a symmetrical, single storey structure with a simple hipped corrugated iron roof and a timber verandah. There has been no architect or builder associated with the design. The cottage is in good condition and retains a good degree of external integrity.

How is it significant?
The stone cottage is of architectural significance to the township of Tarrington and the Southern Grampians Shire.

Why is it significant?
The stone cottage is of historical significance as an excellent example of an 1860s vernacular stone cottage. It demonstrates a range of traditional stone building techniques and retains a high degree of integrity.