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English oaks (3) and farm house, former Panton property
270 Mt Pleasant Road ELTHAM, NILLUMBIK SHIRE

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English Oaks and farm house

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Statement of Significance

ELTHAM STUDY STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE:

This Oak tree is a typical planting around old farm dwellings and is of an age consistent with early agricultural practices in the area. It is a good specimen of significant age and displays good health.

REVISED STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE (with AHC criteria) (2001)

English oaks and farm house, at the former Panton property are significant to Eltham:

- the oaks as typical plantings for early farms in the area which now are uncommon at this maturity ( Criterion D2, B2);

- the house recalls Edwardian-era cottage construction in the area, as weekenders and farmlet houses ( Criterion A4);

- one oak as a good specimen of significant age and good health ( Criterion D2, B2);

- for the property's historical association with the well known Joseph Panton whose name has been memorialised in the Panton Hill locality ( Criterion H1).

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- Physical Description 1
  
  English oaks (3) and farm house, former Panton property - Physical Description 1
  
  ELTHAMSTUDY DESCRIPTON: .
  
  This tree is situated close to but slightly downhill of and to the south of an old timber cottage. The Oak is a large example of the species, 18-20 metres tall and has a well developed rounded canopy. It appears to be in good condition.
  
  REVISED OR EXTENDED DESCRIPTON:
  SE CNR. of MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD The tree is the largest of a group of three mature oaks associated with the property. A row of mature Monterey pines (say 1920s.-30s?) is on the north and west boundaries.
  
  The gabled weatherboard house is sited close to Mt Pleasant Road, with the oaks better seen from Reynolds Rd. Cadastral plans place the property at 272 Reynolds Road. The house appears of the Edwardian-era with simple two room construction and front verandah with ric-rae valence.
  
  Physical Conditions
  
  English oaks (3) and farm house, former Panton property - Physical Conditions
  
  Oak- good (partially disturbed, well preserved); house fair.
  
  Integrity
  
  English oaks (3) and farm house, former Panton property - Integrity
  
  Oaks substantiallyintactlsome intrusions; house altered in detail.
  
  Historical Australian Themes
  
  English oaks (3) and farm house, former Panton property - Historical Australian Themes
  
  PRIVATE PLANTING
  
  Heritage Study and Grading
  
  Heritage Study and Grading
  
  Nillumbik - Nillumbik Shire Heritage Study 2001
  
  Author: Graeme Butler & Assoc
  Year: 2001
  Grading:
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