Grenfell House
9 Mernda Road KOOYONG, STONNINGTON CITY
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Statement of Significance
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Grenfell House - Physical Description 1
A rather stylish derivation of the Old English style anticipating architectural characteristics of modern architects of the late 1930s to the 50s. It has a main tranverse gable with projecting dormers with brick apexes. The main feature is the projecting gable towards the house which has a central chimney breast extending from it and the chimney extending through the projected eaves at the gable end. The base of the chimney is of rustic stonework of sandstone and terracotta shingles are used for capping the extension. A skillion roof extends from the main projecting gable down to a very low level and this contains the entry and the small side wing. The entry arch adjacent is a triple reveal, framed in tapestry bricks. These are also used for the three small matching adjacent windows having arched voussoirs with tapestry bricks. The windows are casement windows with a simple rectangular grid of leaded glass.
The grounds are magnificent and a massive oak tree dominates the front garden. Crazy paving and a lawn path in front of the house extends from the main gates in a sweep to the rear garage. The side garden has a sunken pool and the whole is very intact, including the original brick fence. This uses the same tapestry brick capping with elegant wrought iron gates.
Grenfell House - Local Historical Themes
8.4.2 Functional, eccentric and theatrical - experimentation and innovation in architecture
8.4.1 Houses as a symbol of wealth, status and fashion
Heritage Study and Grading
Stonnington - City of Malvern Heritage Study
Author: Nigel Lewis and Richard Aitken P/L
Year: 1992
Grading: A2
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