Murdeduke Homestead
LocationCressy Road, WINCHELSEA VIC 3241 - Property No B1123 Google Maps and Google StreetviewFile NumberB1123 Level of SignificanceLocal For further details go to the National Trust website |
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Statement of Significance
The property was first owned by William Harding & James Highett. William' sister, Elizabeth, lived with them until her marriage to Thomas Austin of Barwon Park in 1845.The original house c. early 1840's was dismantled and replaced by it's next owner, Arthur Hopkins in 1875. The Gothic style 20 room bluestone homestead was designed by architects Terry and Oakden. The basalt bluestone was quarried on the property. The circular driveway in front of the house probably dates from 1854.
Classified: 09/06/1960
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