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INGLIS FARM COMPLEX
Other NamesHouse, homestead, shearing shed, thematic, Federation , Bunda Woorayl Location180 INGLIS ROAD, DUMBALK, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE LevelRec for HO area contributory |
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
The Inglis Farm Complex, at 180 Inglis Road, Dumbalk East, built in 1909 for James and Thomas Wills, is significant. The property includes the main homestead, cool room, stables, shearing shed (now irreparably damaged) and shearing pens. The single storey transitional weatherboard homestead has a large-scale longitudinal hip, smaller parallel hip and a wide centrally projecting gable. The bullnose verandah encircles the building with iron lace decorations and supported by stop chamfered square posts. Other contributory features include:
External
External
- Two tripartite windows in projecting front gable
- Three rendered chimneys with moulded caps
- Pressed metal infills to the projecting gable end
- Bracketed eaves decoration
- Louvred ridge gablets
- Remaining original double-hung windows
Internal
- Internal high ceilings with pressed metal decorations (including ceiling roses)
- All original fireplaces
Other key features of heritage significance on the property include:
- Entry to underground well
- Early gabled stable structure to the east of the homestead
- Other heritage outbuildings surrounding the homestead
- Loft shed that may predate the homestead with earthern floor, two stables, men’s room and bathroom
- Shearing pens to the west of the homestead, at the rear of the old shearing shed
- Garden setting including mature trees
The shearing sheds are significant to the site but are in a state of irreparable damage.
Non-original alterations and additions, other than those listed above, are not of heritage significance.
Non-original alterations and additions, other than those listed above, are not of heritage significance.
How is it significant?
The Inglis Farm Complex is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the South Gippsland Shire. The complex is also strongly associated with the Inglis family.
Why is it significant?
Historically, the homestead was constructed for James and Thomas Wills and the additions of the cool room, well, and surrounding outbuilding on the property over time reflect the growth of the farm and the development of the district throughout settlement. The shearing shed is one of the four known early shearing sheds in the Shire and illustrates the importance of sheep to the local economy at the time. The homestead, cool room and surrounding outbuildings are significant for their ability to demonstrate the early settlement and development of farming in the hills of Dumbalk. (Criterion A)
Aesthetically, the homestead is significant for its design, which is a blend of the Victorian and Federation styles and features and an overall design that is unique to the Shire, both inside and out. The Inglis farm significantly contributes to the aesthetic and historic significance of the Dumbalk district. (Criterion E)
The Inglis farm has a very strong association to the early pioneering families of South Gippsland, the Inglis' and the Elliott's. Linked through marriage, these two families were key in the settlement of the Parish of Mirboo and farming in the region. The farm has been owned by the Inglis family since they purchased the property and is still owned by descendants today. The Inglis farm demonstrates the longevity of these two pioneer families. (Criterion H)
Aesthetically, the homestead is significant for its design, which is a blend of the Victorian and Federation styles and features and an overall design that is unique to the Shire, both inside and out. The Inglis farm significantly contributes to the aesthetic and historic significance of the Dumbalk district. (Criterion E)
The Inglis farm has a very strong association to the early pioneering families of South Gippsland, the Inglis' and the Elliott's. Linked through marriage, these two families were key in the settlement of the Parish of Mirboo and farming in the region. The farm has been owned by the Inglis family since they purchased the property and is still owned by descendants today. The Inglis farm demonstrates the longevity of these two pioneer families. (Criterion H)
Group
Farming and Grazing
Category
Cool room