26 Balwyn Road
26 Balwyn Road CANTERBURY, Boroondara City
Balwyn Road Residential Precinct
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Statement of Significance
Significance of Individual Property
One of several houses constructed in the mid-1910s, being at the end the second major period of development in the precinct, the Federation Period. This commodious Bungalow Style house is mostly intact externally.
HO264 Balwyn Road Residential Precinct, Canterbury
Reference - Balwyn Road Residential Precinct, Canterbury: Stage 2 Heritage Precinct Review (August 2006)
The Balwyn Road Residential Precinct is of historic significance because the pattern of development reflects that of Boroondara generally. In much of Boroondara one or two periods might be represented in any one precinct, however in the Balwyn Road Residential Precinct all periods are nearly equally represented. As such, the precinct is a microcosm of the broad sweep of development across the City. The relative consistency in the allotment width and/or size across the different phases of development serves to unify the precinct.
There are historical associations with several eminent families (Danks, Goldings, Marfleets, McAlpins, etc). Of further interest is the profile that some residents have had at a broader level (either State, national or international) and the manifold connections between various residents within the precinct and the City of Boroondara.
The Balwyn Road Residential Precinct is of aesthetic significance for the many high quality buildings, some of which are of individual significance at the broader level, and others that are generally good examples of their architectural style. The buildings are remarkably intact to their period of construction and have been well maintained. There has been limited change of building stock. A high proportion of the buildings have been architect designed. Although there are a range of styles evident, there is a consistency in scale and setbacks.
The extensive and well maintained landscaping both to the street (with trees and wide reservations) and the private gardens provides a level of cohesion. One of the gardens (no. 17) is a rare example of a late nineteenth century intact suburban garden. In addition, some of the early road and paving infrastructure is intact.
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26 Balwyn Road - Physical Description 1
A substantial two storey Federation Bungalow with the second storey created within the gable roofs. The roof is clad in terracotta tiles with decorative ridge capping and finials. The tall chimneys have rendered caps and terracotta chimney pots.
The walls to the lower level are face red brick and in the gable ends they have a rendered pebbledash finish. The verandah is supported on brick piers with paired timber columns above and exposed timber rafters. Some window upper sashes have lead lighting and stained glass.
The gable end to the south elevation may have originally been a balcony/sleep-out. There have been changes to the colour scheme of some of the elements, for example columns and timber frieze of the verandah and timber strapping to the gable ends.[1]
The modern extension to the rear of the building is largely concealed from the street.
[1] R Apperley et al, Identifying Australian Architecture, p144. The house is pictured as an exemplar of the Federation Bungalow Style.
Heritage Study and Grading
Boroondara - Balwyn Road Residential Heritage Study Review
Author: RBA Architects & Conservation Consultants
Year: 2006
Grading: CBoroondara - Camberwell Conservation Study
Author: Graeme Butler
Year: 1991
Grading:
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CANTERBURY MANSIONSVictorian Heritage Register H0869
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SHRUBLANDSVictorian Heritage Register H2037
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EMULATION HALLVictorian Heritage Register H2298
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