House, Ivison

The Residence and its setting at 239 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh.

How is it significant?

The Residence and its setting at 239 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh is of local historical and aesthetic significance to the Shire of Moorabool.

Why is it significant?

The Residence and its setting at 239 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh is of local historical significance for its demonstration of the prosperous period in the history of Bacchus Marsh stimulated by farming, industry and closer settlement. The residence was built in 1908 for T. H. Pearce who operated the Pearce Bros. Store in the town, and demonstrates the wealth of the owner in its grand nature and location on Main Street. The residence is of historical significance for its associations with the prominent Pearce family who had an early and long association with the commercial activities of the town.

The Residence and its setting at 239 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh is of aesthetic significance as an excellent intact example of an Edwardian residence with fine detailing and demonstrating key features of the style. Features of note include the high hipped roof with central projecting bay with a gable roof and pressed metal curved hood over the window, verandah either side of the bay with shallow curved rail valances on Doric posts, ocular window, paired timber framed windows with segmental arch heads and flat render bands to the brickwork.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House