St. Germains

What is Significant?

St Germains (HO16) comprises a late Victorian Italianate dwelling constructed c.1890 and remnant ornamental landscape of mature tree plantings, and two contemporary palm trees, located at 95 McCormacks Road, Clyde North (Map 2a).

How is it Significant?

HO16 is of historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Casey

Why is it Significant?

The site is significant to the City of Casey for the following reasons:

·       Historically, HO16 is significant for the relative age and size of the dwelling and the association with early pastoral history of the region. HO16 provides a representative example of a substantial rural homestead of the pastoral era. HO16 is also of historical significance as the residence of locally prominent figure Alexander Patterson, and the association with other members of the regionally important Patterson family (Criterion A, D and H).

·       Aesthetically, HO16 is significant as a representative example of a late Victorian Italianate residence set in remnant ornamental garden, including the two contemporaneous ornamental palms west of the ornamental garden (Criterion E).