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Myrtlewood
275 Heads Road YANNATHAN, Cardinia Shire

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Statement of Significance

Myrtlewood House is significant to the West Gippsland region because of its distinctive architectural styling, large scale and uncommon (for the era and area) concrete masonry construction. The house also has historically locally significant for its link with the pioneering Carson family, as the culmination of years of hard labour, and acquires further interest for its role in the Closer Settlement of the area.

Regional Significance

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    • Physical Description 1

      Myrtlewood - Physical Description 1

      This a notable and uncommon concrete masonry attic-storey house designed in the Edwardian Freestyle. The large but largely recent garden includes a Lombardy poplar row at the front. There is also some hawthorn hedges and a recent spotted gum drive.

      A picture of the house in 1919 shows a symmetrically arranged gabled two storey house, with projecting gabled wings to the sides, flanked by verandahs. At the front is an arcaded porch on two levels, with a slatted balustrade. A fairly austere garden surrounds the house. A family group in front of the house shows details o f the verandah floor which appears to be grooved concrete while the verandah posts are cylindrical with turned plinths { Mickle (1987): 110}. Little has changed in today's house

      Physical Conditions

      Myrtlewood - Physical Conditions

      Generally original

      Historical Australian Themes

      Myrtlewood - Historical Australian Themes

      Principal Australian Historical Theme - Engaging in primary production

      Historical Subtheme - Developing sheep and cattle industries

      Physical Description 2

      Myrtlewood - Physical Description 2

      Associations - Carson, Joseph Jr & Family; Head, William & Family

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Cardinia - Cardinia Shire Heritage Study 1998

      Author: Graeme Butler & Associates
      Year: 1998
      Grading: Local

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