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April 2, 2018

Byramine Homestead celebrated 175 years this weekend.

Built in 1842 this 4 bedroom home has a unique central octagonal shaped room, called the fortress, which was designed to provide a view of all angles in case of attack from bushrangers.

It is located near Yarrawonga in northern Victoria alongside the Murray River.
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  1. Chookyblue......2 April 2018 at 19:34

    not to many houses that old now days..........

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    1. CountryMum3 April 2018 at 16:10

      It is actually the oldest rural house in Victoria.

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  2. Anonymous2 April 2018 at 20:58

    Aside from the chimneys, it looks quite modern. Keeping a lookout for bushrangers does make it very old.

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  3. Elephant's Child3 April 2018 at 04:47

    A quintessential farm house. And how I love that deep veranda. All the way round?

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  4. Graham Edwards3 April 2018 at 07:05

    That really is fascinating.

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  5. Margaret D3 April 2018 at 11:54

    Clever design then, and the house is looking good.

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    1. CountryMum3 April 2018 at 16:09

      Made from brick and Murray Pine which is resistant to termites and probably why it's still standing today.

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  6. Rhodesia4 April 2018 at 05:58

    Our house id over 200 years old :-) Lovely shot. Diane

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