Egoline Homestead

Statement of Significance

Egoline has aesthetic and architectural significance, representing as it does a range of building styles and periods. It has historical significance, being associated to various pioneering families in the district. Some of the names include Hinds, Sewell, Wilkerson and Walsh.

Physical Description

The Egoline complex consists of four different buildings, of different architectural styles, dating back to different periods. The original house, built in 1850, was of local brick with mud mortar. It has been incorporated into the present kitchen, office, bathroom and family room. A two-story dwelling, of brick and mud mortar was built in 1870 by the Wilkersons. It has a verandah along the north east side. It has been restored. The main Egoline Homestead was built in 1917 of local stone, with brick quoining and a corrugated iron roof in a half gable shape. Features of this roof include brick chimneys ad timber finials. The deep verandah, under a broken backed roof, runs along three sides and is supported by chamfered timber posts. The stone walls of Egoline together with the brick architraves and quoins reflect the simplicity of Federation Bungalow style architecture. A magnificent wisteria, approximately 80 years old, grows over the front balustrade. Inside are pressed tin ceilings in all rooms, with polished wooden floor boards, open fireplaces and French doors from all rooms onto the verandahs. The cottage was built in 1933 to match the main homestead

History

The Egoline property was part of an original 1837 allocation to Richard Hinds which was taken up by Richard and his son Charles. Owing to family misfortunes the property was leased out before being sold to John Sewell in 1854. The Wilkerson family owned the property after 1870, and Egoline became one of the major homesteads of the valley. The Walsh family then owned the property for three generations after 1915, it was bought by the Sharman family in 1986. Ten acres surrounding the homestead was sold to the present owners c 1992. They have personally restored the buildings, and have furnished them with period pieces where possible. Egoline Reflections is now a Bed and Breakfast retreat providing quality, character accommodation for a stream of visitors who enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the property.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High degree Authenticity: High degree

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

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