Longerenong homestead

Just two years later in 1921, Eloise Gregory acquired the property. She remained there for the rest of her life until 1952. It was at this time when the balconies were removed (given their poor condition) by Eloise Gregory’s son and subsequent part-owner, John Gregory. Internal repairs and alterations were also made to some of the rooms during the ensuing years. In 1970, an Architectural Survey and Structural Assessment was prepared by Allan Willingham, Conservation Architect. It recommended repairs to the roof, repairs to tuckpointing, external timber repairs, internal repairs to walls and plasterwork and other finishes, and repainting.

The death of John Gregory in 1996 brought about a substantial reduction in the Longerenong landholdings. In 1997, a permit was sought to subdivide the property into three allotments, with the mansion house and homestead setting comprising 40 acres (16 hectares). http://authenticheritage.com/services/conservation-management-plans/homesteads/