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GREYSTANES
58 BELAIR AVENUE,, GLENROY VIC 3046 - Property No 49946

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58 Belair Avenue Glenroy
58 Belair Avenue Glenroy
58 Belair Avenue Glenroy
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Statement of Significance

What is Significant?
'Greystanes', comprising the house constructed c.1888, at 58 Belair Avenue, Glenroy.

How is it Significant?
'Greystanes' is of local historical Significance to the City of Moreland.

Why is it Significant?
Of historical significance as one of a small number of houses dating from the first period of suburban subdivision in Glenroy in the 1880s. (Criterion A.4) It is also of interest for its probable associations with James Chapman, an important local property developer and speculator who developed the Forest Hills Estate in this area.
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    • Physical Description 1

      GREYSTANES - Physical Description 1

      Greystanes, at 58 Belair Avenue, Glenroy is a symmetrical single storey rendered villa with a hipped slated roof, double-hung sash windows and an unusual parapeted wing adjoining the west elevation.

      The original verandah has been removed, and a small cantilevered canopy c.1950s protects the front door, to which a security door has been added.

      Key Architectural Elements:
      Hipped slate roof
      Unusual parapeted addition to west elevation
      Unpainted rendered chimney

      Conservation Guidelines:
      Remove porch canopy and reinstate verandah to original design
      Preferably remove timber panel and lattice side fence

      Physical Conditions

      GREYSTANES - Physical Conditions

      Good

      Integrity

      GREYSTANES - Integrity

      Minor Modifications

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Moreland - Moreland City Council: Local Heritage Places Review

      Author: Context Pty Ltd
      Year: 2004
      Grading: Local

      Moreland - City of Moreland Heritage Review

      Author: Allen Lovell and Associates
      Year: 1999
      Grading:

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