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Araluen
301-331 Narre Warren North Road, NARRE WARREN VIC 3805

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Statement of Significance

Araluen, with its large dam, has regional significance as an important district orchard property which sent apples all over Australia and overseas from 1905 until the 1940s. More recently, Araluen is noted for its water lilies grown for commercial use. The property has been associated with the Bailey family, district pioneers, throughout its history. The present owner, Miss Lucy Bailey, is the daughter of the first owners Mr. and Mrs James W. Bailey. Araluen contains a 1903 Edwardian villa residence with intact Federation Bungalow extensions. It also has an important garden, established in 1903 and still one of the best in the district. The large irrigation dam built by James Bailey in 1914 is of great importance as the only remaining evidence of the orcharding use of the property, and for its ability to demonstrate the value of irrigation in orchard production.
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    • Physical Description 1

      Araluen - Physical Description 1

      The house today appears to be intact to its 1926 design, containing a number of period features. The broad gable roof section, placed asymmetrically over the entrance is half-timbered and shingled with feature brackets. The verandah balustrade is in rendered brick with exposed brick detailing below the corbel and at the base. The windows are an interesting triplet with double-hung sashes. These are repeated at the side box window and verandah. Internally, dark wood tapered architraves are a feature of the 1920s section of the house.

      Today, the original orchards have gone but the dam remains.

      Historical Australian Themes

      Araluen - Historical Australian Themes

      Developing Primary Production

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Casey - Casey Heritage Study

      Author: Context Pty Ltd
      Year: 2004
      Grading: Local

      Casey - Heritage of the City of Berwick

      Author: Context Pty Ltd
      Year: 1993
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