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Saxam Homestead
Other Names108-130 Diamond Creek Road, Greensborough , Coolyarra Homestead Location108-130 Diamond Creek Road ST HELENA, BANYULE CITY LevelIncluded in Heritage Overlay |
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
How is it significant?
Why is it significant? Aesthetically, the homestead is significant as a Victorian style
building associated with the cultural and historical significance of
the place. Despite some intrusive elements dating from the 1950s/60s
the homestead retains many of its original elements including the main
entry door as well as doors to the rear, bay and general double hung
windows, the front wall ashlar cladding, the weatherboards, round
section downpipes, quad gutters, eaves details, the verandah and posts
details to the rear, the upper wall vents and the hip roof form.
Saxam Homestead, comprising the homestead, constructed between
c.1886-1888 and its surrounds which formed part of the homestead, at
108 Diamond Creek Road, St Helena.
Saxam Homestead is of local historic significance to Banyule City Council.
Historically, it is significant as a tangible link with the area's
rural past as it was a "well known farm in the district" and
as the oldest remaining homestead in St Helena. Saxam Homestead is one
of only three 19th century buildings remaining in the area.
Group
Residential buildings (private)
Category
Homestead building