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Glenmoore, 1 St Georges Road
1 St Georges Rd ELSTERNWICK, Glen Eira City

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1 St Georges Rd Elsternwick, February 1994
1 St Georges Rd Elsternwick, February 1994
1 St Georges Rd Elsternwick, February 1994
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Statement of Significance

"Glenmoore" is locally significant as a surviving mid nineteenth century villa residence with grounds in the then fashionable bi-chromatic brick form. It is also important as the home of Hugh Moore who built several shops in nearby Glen Huntly Road and which remains as important contributors to the architectural character of the Elsternwick Shopping Centre.

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    • Physical Description 1

      Glenmoore, 1 St Georges Road - Physical Description 1

      An imposing two storeyed villa in bichrome brick with two storeyed timber posted verandah, coupled with cast iron lace frieze, spandrels and central tympanum enrichment. The hipped roof is in slate and has a prominent crean1 brick chimney stack forming part of the facade. Openings are flat arched although the entrance is round arched with a fan light. The south elevation has bayed windows. Two storeyed hip roofed additions are sympathetic and attached on the north side and at the rear. Inside, the staircase and stained glasswork with initials "HM" and family coat of arms are important surviving elements.

      Physical Description 2

      Glenmoore, 1 St Georges Road - Physical Description 2

      Integrity: Good, timber outbuildings of an early date, mature and spacious front garden includes early palm trees. Alterations include reconstruction of facade verandah including tiled pavement and front door on east side. Interior has a high level of integrity. Original grounds included adjoining "Carramar".

      Physical Description 3

      Glenmoore, 1 St Georges Road - Physical Description 3

      Condition: good

      Historical Australian Themes

      Glenmoore, 1 St Georges Road - Historical Australian Themes

      Caulfield as a location for Melbourne's gentry

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Glen Eira - Caulfield Conservation Study

      Author: Andrew Ward, Architectural Historian
      Year: 1994
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