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Kalimna
13-25 King Road,HARKAWAY, Casey City

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Statement of Significance

What is significant?
'Kalimna', comprising the house constructed in stages from c.1880 with associated mature trees and outbuildings, at 13-25 King Road, Harkaway.

How is it significant?
'Kalimna' is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Casey.

Why is it significant?
'Kalimna' is significant as a landmark building sited to gain exceptional views of the surrounding countryside. It was once the home of the Mackies, a prominent Harkaway family. Kalimna was later associated with the Hawkins Kalimna Stud. The building clearly demonstrates two separate phases of construction and retains important architectural features despite recent alterations.
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    • Physical Description 1

      Kalimna - Physical Description 1

      'Kalimna' at 13-25 King Road, Harkaway is a Victorian weatherhouse house that demonstrates two stages of construction. The earlier section to the rear has a pyramidal roof with slightly taller brick chimneys. A verandah facing east allows spectacular views over Berwick. A skillion and new verandah to the side of this building contains some of the decorative treatment added recently to the later section of the house.

      The main part of the house is generally symmetrical in form, with a projecting gabled section on the west side. It retains its Edwardian entrance with decorative architraves featuring pilasters and highlights. The verandah, with timber fretwork, surrounds the house on all sides.

      The house is surrounded by mature trees, and there are a number of surviving early outbuildings.It retains its rural landscape setting, being located on 12.3 hectares.

      Physical Conditions

      Kalimna - Physical Conditions

      Good

      Historical Australian Themes

      Kalimna - Historical Australian Themes

      Settling and Working the Land

      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
      Grading:

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