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GLENLYN
34 FINCHLEY AVENUE,, GLENROY VIC 3046 - Property No 99371

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Statement of Significance

What is significant?
Glenlyn, the Victorian Italianate house constructed c.1888, at 34 Finchley Avenue, Glenroy. The original typical Italiante form, materials and detailing of the house contribute to its significance. The unusual Greek key motif verandah frieze is of particular note.

Non-original alterations and additions the house, other buildings on the site and the two White Cedar trees are not significant.

How is it significant?
Glenlyn is of local historic significance to Moreland City

Why is it significant?
Glenlyn is historically significant as tangible evidence of the first period of suburban subdivision of Glenroy during the 1880s land boom, probably as part of James Chapman's Forest Hills Estate, and as one of only a small number of nineteenth century houses to survive in Glenroy. (Criteria A & B)

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    • Physical Description 1

      GLENLYN - Physical Description 1

      Glenlyn is a single storey asymmetrical rendered brick Italianate villa with bracketed eaves, a hipped slate roof, and rendered chimneys with moulded cappings. The return verandah is supported on timber posts and has a bluestone base and an unusual Greek key patterned frieze.

      The house is in good condition and has a moderate degree of external integrity. It has had substantial additions to the rear and side, as part of itspresent use as aNursing Home complex.

      There are two mature White Cedars (Melia azederach) in the front yard. This treeis native to Australia and South East Asia and is distributed mainly in the northern part of Australia mainly in Queensland and eastern New South Wales. It is also found in the Kimberleys. White Cedar belongs to the mahogany family Meliaceae. It is a deciduous, shade tree with a rounded crown. The tree can reach height of 12 metres at maturity and having a width of 6-8m (sometimes up to 30m in its natural environment). The plant has an average lifespan around 20 years (Australian National Botanic Gardens website).

      In this case, it is noted that the house was constructed c.1888. It is therefore unlikely that the trees date from this time and it is estimated that they date from some time in the early post-war period. That is, they are not associated with the primary period of significance of the house.

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Moreland - City of Moreland - North of Bell Street Heritage Study

      Author: Context Pty Ltd
      Year: 2013
      Grading: Local

      Moreland - City of Moreland Heritage Review

      Author: Allen Lovell and Associates
      Year: 1999
      Grading: Local

      Moreland - Moreland City Council: Local Heritage Places Review

      Author: Context Pty Ltd
      Year: 2004
      Grading:

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