Inveresk
93 High Street,BERWICK, Casey City
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Statement of Significance
'Inveresk', designed by Little & Beasley and constructed by William J Brown in 1891, at 93 High Street, Berwick.
'Inveresk' is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Casey.
Historically, 'Inveresk' is significant as a splendid example of a residence constructed of local Berwick bricks for successful draper, George Brown, which demonstrates the grand homes built for local businessmen servicing the prosperous farming district. (AHC criteria A4, D2 and H1)
Aesthetically, 'Inveresk is significant as a local landmark located in the prestigious Berwick hill area and is also notable a good example of the domestic work of the Melbourne architects, Little and Beasley, featuring fine carpentry in the exterior and interior. (AHC criterion E1)
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Inveresk - Usage/Former Usage
Residential
Inveresk - Physical Description 1
After recent sympathetic renovations, Inveresk remains remarkably intact, and is an important landmark within its colourful cottage garden setting. The original form of the building with a return verandah extending between projecting gabled bays, complex roof form and elaborately decorated flying gables (with half-timbering, drop pendant, curved brackets) remains intact. The verandah balustrade, posts and brackets appear to be new but are based on the original design.
The brown brick walls are built of stretcher courses (cavity wall construction) and are tuck pointed with string courses highlighted by a dark wash at sill level and two metres up the wall. The roof retains its slate tiles, and overall the house is in excellent condition.
Internally, Baltic pine floors and marble fireplaces are a feature, and there have been a number of alterations to modernise facilities as well as match Victorian decor.Inveresk - Physical Conditions
Excellent
Inveresk - Historical Australian Themes
Building settlements, towns and cities
Heritage Study and Grading
Casey - Casey Heritage Study
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 2004
Grading: LocalCasey - Heritage of the City of Berwick
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 1993
Grading:
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EDRINGTONVictorian Heritage Register H0653
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BERWICK BRICK DRAINAGE FEATUREVictorian Heritage Inventory
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Berwick TownshipCasey City
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"1890"Yarra City
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"AMF Officers" ShedMoorabool Shire
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"AQUA PROFONDA" SIGN, FITZROY POOLVictorian Heritage Register H1687
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"1890"Yarra City
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'BRAESIDE'Boroondara City
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'ELAINE'Boroondara City
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