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The Grattons

Location 8-10 Bailey Road,NARRE WARREN NORTH, Casey City Level Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
'The Grattons', comprising the homestead constructed c.1900 and remnant orchard plantings, at 8-10 Bailey Road, Narre Warren North.

How is it significant?
'The Grattons' is of local historic and aesethetic significance to the City of Casey.

Why is it significant?
Historically, 'The Grattons' is significant as the former home of William Martin ('German') Brown, early district dairy farmer, brickmaker and roadmaker, and a pioneer in the 1850s in the German settlement at Harkaway. The remant orchard plantings illustrate one of the important early forms of primary production in this area. (AHC criteria A4, D2 and H1)

Aesthetically, 'The Grattons' is significant as a fine example of a Victorian Italianate brick villa with fine original detailing. (AHC criterion E1)

Group

Farming and Grazing

Category

Homestead Complex