Reg Harris House--a Heritage by Jim Earle

 Statement of Cultural Heritage Significance

What is significant?

The house designed by architect James Earle in 1965 for property developer Reg Harris at 28 Centre Avenue, Eildon.  The trees surrounding the house contribute to its setting.

How is it Significant?

The house at 28 Centre Avenue,Eildon is of local historic and aesthetic significance to Murrindindi Shire.

Why is it Significant?

Historically , for its association with property developer Reg Harris.  It is significant as a largely intact work of James Earle who ran an architectural practice in Hawthorn from the early 1960's.  James Earle is well known for his work within the Royal Australian Institute of Architects over a long period of time.

Aesthetically, for its use of stone in the end walls, and a window wall running the entire length of the house.   As a stylish representation of modern architecture in a rural shire, the house is rare in the municipality. It is also increasingly rare as an intact architect-designed house for the 1960's since many of these in the metropolitan area have been altered or demolished.