Irving Estate Precinct
1-11 and 2-8 Bonar Avenue and 1-31 and 2-36 Bakers Parade and 22-26 Wales Street and 9-29 and 2-12 McGregor Avenue BRUNSWICK WEST, MORELAND CITY
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Statement of Significance
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Irving Estate Precinct - Physical Description 1
The Irving Estate Precinct in Brunswick West spans four streets on the southern side Moreland Road in Brunswick West, including Bakers Parade, Bonar Avenue, McGregor Avenue and Wales Street. The site consists of single and double storey residential buildings only. The large majority of dwellings were constructed in the early twentieth century, comprising of substantially intact 1920s Bungalow style houses. In addition, there are two 1940s era face brick dwellings at 8 and 11 Bonar Street which are highly intact for their type but are considered to be non-contributory elements in relation to the 1920s theme of the precinct. The remainder of the dwellings relate to low quality postwar and late twentieth century construction, and are non-contributory elements as well.
The key heritage characteristics of the 1920s timber Bungalows include timber weatherboards, double fronted facing gable ends with timber panelling or shingles, low pitched roofs with Marseille terracotta tiles and tall face brick chimneys, rounded bay windows with timber shingles, sets of multiple timber windows grouped together with leadlight glass panes, and a brick or roughcast enclosed verandah with solid posts supporting a gable ended verandah roof. Fence materials range from metal loop to brick, stone and timber. Some of these dwellings have been modified with postwar migrant 'Mediterranean idiom' features such as modifications to the verandahs to include new columns and arches, though these do not overly dominate the original style and form of the dwellings. These dwellings have a consistent scale, setback and materiality which creates a streetscape pattern, character and sense of cohesion.
The key heritage characteristics of the 1940s cottages include double or tripled fronted facades, face deep red brick, terracotta tile hipped roof, tall face brick chimneys, timber windows (some of which wrap around two elevations), rounded porch cover and entry stairs, and face brick front boundary fences.
As is expected for these types of dwellings, many have been extended to the rear with single-storey additions. These are very sympathetic in that they are not visible or have been provided in a colour, materiality and scale which is appropriate for the character of the place.
The streetscape setting is further characterised by native street trees.
Irving Estate Precinct - Physical Conditions
On the most part, the dwellings have been well maintained and are in good condition.
Irving Estate Precinct - Integrity
Every dwelling has undergone some form of alteration over time, resulting in varying styles of front fences, some alternative verandah detailing, replaced roof fabric, and rear extensions. On an individual level many dwellings have high integrity, while some have moderate integrity. As a group though, they have a high level of integrity due to their overall visual cohesiveness.
Heritage Study and Grading
Moreland Heritage Nominations Study
Author: Extent Heritage
Year: 2022
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