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Narrapumelap Homestead, Lodge & Gates

Location

153 Warrapumelap Road, WICKLIFFE VIC 3379 - Property No B1455

File Number

B1455

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State

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B1455 Narrapumelap Homestead
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B1455 Narrapumelap Homestead 1
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B1455 Narrapumelap Homestead 2
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B1455 Narrapumelap Lodge
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B1455 Narrapumelap Gates
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B1455 Narrapumelap Gates 2

Statement of Significance

Narrapumelap Homestead, Wickliffe, is sited on a station settled by John Dixon Wyselaskie first in 1840, the present homestead dating from 1873-78. Designed by Architects Davidson and Henderson, the single storied bluestone house is asymmetrically composed with a central projecting gabled wing, turret and tower. There are bow and bay windows at the ends and a cast iron verandah. The remains of the interiors are notable.
Narrapumelap Homestead, Wickliffe, is a homestead complex of singular architectural importance both for its distinctive detailing and as a rare example of the picturesque gothic revival style. The station has historical associations with the early settlement of the district and J D Wyselaskie. The house is one of the finest works of Davidson and Henderson. Narrapumelap is one of the most unusual gothic building in Victoria due to its eclectically derived and unusual detailing.

After years of neglect and vandalism, the house and gardens were restored over a period of 12 years and reopened to the public for visits in 1995.

Classified: 27/01/1966

Re-classified: 16/04/1970

Re-classified: 07/11/1974

Lodge & Gates.

A bluestone lodge built c 1878 with Gothic Revival style detailing. The gates are included in the classification but the lean-to addition at the rear is excluded. The design of the gates feature a ram's head and Wyselaskie's monogram.

First classified: 24/10/74

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