The Cottage

Nestled amongst the pine trees towards the front of the property stands the original cottage. Built decades ago The Cottage was the only residence on the farm until the late 1970s when the “new” homestead was built.

It fronted the main road to Taralga, the first house on the hill as weary travellers climbed up from the river crossing first by foot, then horse and then motor cars and tractors. In times of flood it provided a vital refuge as local residents and strangers alike were caught out by heavy rains and rising waters that made crossing the river dangerous or impossible.

In 1974 Taralga Road was realigned with a new bridge constructed 150m further north to it's present location. The old bridge and road where added to this property. The cottage, old road and old bridge supports remain untouched today. 

Built from cement, rocks and trees from the site and area with an apex tin roof this 3 bedroom cottage originally had a simple double brick fireplace, kitchen (with its own fireplace), bathroom and outhouse with a laundry. A number of changes by various owners were made including adding a bullnose verandah to the front, covering and extending the back verandah, and adding a timber garage.

The Cottage was left by the previous owners when the homestead was built, with the kids living there away from mum and dad until they lft home.. Still sturdy on solid piering the structure still stands tall defying the years waiting to be renovated and modernised to last another century or more. The bullnose verandah, garage, tin roof, kitchen, outhouse and even both chimneys still stand and are structurally sound