Back to search results »

Back to search page »

CALAMBEEN (house and garden)

Other Name a'Beckett Road, Upper Beaconsfield Location a'Beckett Road BEACONSFIELD UPPER, Cardinia Shire Level Included in Heritage Overlay

[1/1] Calambeen

Statement of Significance

Calambeen, constructed in 1888 for Thomas Mackley, solicitor, is significant to Cardinia Shire as an example of the villas in garden settings built for professional and businessmen and their families in resort areas during the 1880s boom years. The property has particular significance for its associations with a number of other distinguished owners. They included William Watt, MLA, and Victorian Premier and Treasurer, and Federal Treasurer in 1918-20; and J.M. Reed, Secretary for Lands who was also linked over a long period with tourism in the State.

It has historical significance as a surviving example of the rural retreats built in a district that became a popular resort area.