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Residence, formerly Colinton
92 Mont Albert Road CANTERBURY, Boroondara City

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Camberwell Conservation Study 1991
Camberwell Conservation Study 1991
Camberwell Conservation Study 1991
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Statement of Significance

Architecturally, a superbly sited house which may be the earliest example of the popular neo-Tudor house style of the 1930s-50s; of regional importance and state interest.


Historically, associated with the old milling firm of Gillespie and representative of Camberwell's rising middle classes.

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    • Physical Description 1

      Residence, formerly Colinton - Physical Description 1

      An early example of the 'Old English' or neo-Tudor style which has the benefit of a superb and extensive corner site.

      Angled to Mont Albert Road and on an axis perpendicular with the notable gateway, Its placement accentuates the informal nature of the style. Pyramid roof forms over dormers, other windows and the porch are skilfully placed counterpoint to the broad main roof forms.

      Half-timbering, grouped chimney shafts, rough brickwork and broad intersecting and nested gables are the house's main elements. 'Natural' materials such as the clay shingles, timbering and stucco (all unpainted?) add to the Medieval character of the house. The mature exotic planting provides a period setting and the heavy timber carriage gates a fitting entry.

      No longer of the Queen Anne, this house type instead approaches pure Tudor revival which was a continuing thread since 1900 and seen particularly well represented in Banksia Street, Heidelberg and Studley Street Ivanhoe.

      Integrity

      Residence, formerly Colinton - Integrity

      The house is generally original externally; the fence has been replaced.

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Boroondara - Camberwell Conservation Study

      Author: Graeme Butler
      Year: 1991
      Grading: A

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