THE HEDGE
52-78 Yarra Road (former 9087) WONGA PARK, Manningham City
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Statement of Significance
The Hedge is of local significance as the home of Thomas S. Knee, orchardist, from the First World War period, remaining as a rare intact example of the farm dwellings built in Wonga Park at this period. (Criterion B2, H1)
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THE HEDGE - Historical Australian Themes
Local Themes
5.02 - Orchards & market gardens
THE HEDGE - Physical Description 1
An Edwardian timber house, once associated with a large orchard (since cleared).[1] It is asymmetrical with projecting gabled bay with half-timbering and brackets below. It has a bullnosed verandah with timber detailing, and paired windows. At the rear is a skillion section.
Adjoining is a corrugated iron clad shed (original purpose not known) and on the opposite side is a brick beehive (below ground) tank/well.
The house is set behind a huge clipped cypress hedge and the pine windbreak that once sheltered the orchard stretches along Yarra Road. The house remains on 20 acres.
The property extends to Holloway Road. There is also a large cypress hedge in front of the house, the only local example noted.
Windbreak for Tom Knee's orchard remains along Yarra Road adjoining the house.[1]
THE HEDGE - Physical Conditions
Condition Fair
THE HEDGE - Integrity
Integrity Intact
THE HEDGE - Physical Description 2
Threats Deterioration
THE HEDGE - Physical Description 3
Associations
Tom Knee
Heritage Study and Grading
Manningham - Manningham Heritage Study Review
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 2006
Grading: Local
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The Dell, Heritage AreaGreater Geelong City
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TIFFANY HEIGHTSManningham City
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COLELLA ORCHARDManningham City
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