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Muntham

Location Glenelg Highway,, CARAPOOK VIC 3312 - Property No B1819 File Number B1819 Level State

[1/2] B1819 Muntham Homestead [2/2] B1819 Muntham Homestead

Statement of Significance

'The pastoral run "Mutham' was established by Victoria's first permanent settlers, the Henty Brothers, in 1837 at the junction of the Glenelg and Wannon Rivers. The first primitive hut, with attic and stone cellar, was considerably expanded by Edward Henty prior to 1844, using hand split weatherboards and shingles as cladding. A new kitchen wing was added in 1907, and the bay front extension in 1922.
Muntham' homestead is one of the oldest established, continuously occupied structures in Victoria with paramount historical associations with Victoria's premier pioneer family, the Sussex born Henty Brothers. 'Muntham' was the centre of social life and hospitality on the isolated western plains in the first years of settlement, 1837 until 1856, when Edward Henty left to occupy his new mansion house 'Burswood' in Portland. The homestead, however altered, is a manifestation of early colonial building traditions in Victoria.
'Muntham' homestead represents a continuum of development. The various stages of construction, although discernible, are mostly concealed by asbestos sheet cladding of recent times. The structure is in good condition.
Classified:25/02/1965
See also B1815 - Muntham Barn