Warranine Homestead Group

Statement of Significance

Historically important as one of the early farming properties of the district having been taken up in the 1840's and main buildings completed before 1860. Stonework, including remainder of stone walls is of interest and the group of buildings is attractively situated on the slop above the Warranine Brook. Despite major alteration to the house the group has not lost its character.

Physical Description

The walls of the three main buildings and the remnants of the enclosing wall are of local stone with mud mortar. except for the cottage, original shingle roofs have been replaced with iron. The house and the barn are still in use, the cottage lacks doors, windows and floors but the walls are intact and the owners plan to restore it. The upper storey of the house, reputed to be dangerous, was removed in 1939. The present owners had upgraded and altered the house for comfortable living but as far as possible have retained its character and it is well maintained. It is surrounded by trees and a well kept garden and the original orchard extends from the back toward the creek.

History

Assessment 1985
Construction 1845 - 1855, cottage c. 1848, House by 1855

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