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SNOW VIEW
300 Bourke Road NAR NAR GOON, CARDINIA SHIRE

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Snow View
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Statement of Significance

Snow View is significant to the Cardinia Shire because of its architectural qualities and the evidence it provides of early farming endeavours in the area. The Bourke family of pioneer farmers and publicans was associated with the property from about 1875 when a house was reputedly built for Thomas Bourke by Bernard McGann. The property has remained in Bourke family ownership.

Regional Significance

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    • Physical Description 1

      SNOW VIEW - Physical Description 1

      This old farm house is set well back from the road on the south side, east of Five Mile Road.

      It appears to have been built in two sections: the later with a hipped roof, ashlar pattern board cladding, moulded architraves and a cast iron verandah, typical of the late 19th century; and an older section, with a high hipped roof and an old pattern chimney, typical of the 18760-70s. The house is set in a mature garden. There is an old oak to the east, Italian and Monterey cypress, and recent Prunus specimens down the drive. A new brick house is to the west.

      A driveway from the Five Mile Road has a `Snowview partners' Bonlac Foods sign.

      Physical Conditions

      SNOW VIEW - Physical Conditions

      Given the construction stages, the place appears well preserved.

      Historical Australian Themes

      SNOW VIEW - Historical Australian Themes

      Historical Themes

      3.2 Selectors and small-scale farming

      10.4 Selectors' houses, gardens

      11.0 Evidence of: Life style, housing and landscape choice of notable figures residing in the district

      Physical Description 2

      SNOW VIEW - Physical Description 2

      Associations - Bourke, Thomas; Bourke family

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Cardinia - Cardinia Shire Heritage Study 1996

      Author: Graeme Butler & Associates
      Year: 1996
      Grading: Local

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