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WRIGWELL (LATER 'GLENORCHY')
Other NamesGlenorchy , House, homestead, stables Location250 JEETHO ROAD, JEETHO, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE LevelIncluded in Heritage Overlay |
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
The former 'Wrigwell', later known as 'Glenorchy', at 250 Jeetho Road, Jeetho is significant.
The following buildings and other features contribute to the significance of the place:
The following buildings and other features contribute to the significance of the place:
- The residence and stables constructed c.1900, for Charles Bickford Blanchard.
- The brick domed tank adjacent to the house.
- The mature trees extending in a line to the north of the house that mark the line of the original carriage driveway, which include Araucarias (Bunya Bunya and Hoop pines) and Pinus (Monterey and Scots pines) and others.
- Views to the house and stables from Jeetho Road.
Non-original alterations and additions to the house and stables, including the carport to the rear of the house and the gabled, semi-detached 'room' on the south side of the house are not significant. Trees within the garden surrounding the house are not significant.
How is it significant?
The former 'Wrigwell' (later 'Glenorchy') is of local historic, architectural and aesthetic significance to South Gippsland Shire.
Why is it significant?
Historically, the residence and stables are significant as a representative example of an early twentieth century farm complex, which is among the oldest surviving in Jeetho and demonstrates an early phase of development following the subdivision of original selections, and also the influence of the Railway upon the development of the Shire. (Criteria A & D)
The house is architecturally significant as a fine and well-detailed example of a Federation Queen Anne villa, which demonstrates the style and its features in full measure. Of particular interest are its split-level plan, and the fine detail of its verandah frieze. The house is complemented by the stables, which are notable for the gable ends detailing that complements the house. The house and the complementary stables also have aesthetic significance as a picturesque farm complex. A local landmark, the setting of the buildings is enhanced by the mature exotic trees in the surrounding gardens. (Criteria D & E)
The house is architecturally significant as a fine and well-detailed example of a Federation Queen Anne villa, which demonstrates the style and its features in full measure. Of particular interest are its split-level plan, and the fine detail of its verandah frieze. The house is complemented by the stables, which are notable for the gable ends detailing that complements the house. The house and the complementary stables also have aesthetic significance as a picturesque farm complex. A local landmark, the setting of the buildings is enhanced by the mature exotic trees in the surrounding gardens. (Criteria D & E)
Group
Farming and Grazing
Category
Homestead Complex