HOUSE (GLENGARIF)
8 RIVERVIEW ROAD,, ESSENDON VIC 3040 - Property No 192662
Riverview Estate - Leslie Rd
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
"Glengarif" at 8 Riverview Road, Essendon, built in 1908 for Albert Edward Kimpton is significant.
How is it significant?
It is aesthetically important to the City of Moonee Valley.
Why is it significant?
It is aesthetically important (Criterion E) as a substantial example of a sophisticated Federation period villa, the verandah treatment being noteworthy for its timber screen and shallow spandrels, other contributory elements including the treatment of the corner axis and the arrangement of the elements to give it emphasis.
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HOUSE (GLENGARIF) - Physical Description 1
A richly decorated and picturesque Federation period villa with corner timber posted verandah terminated at projecting wings with gable ended enrichment and with emphasis given to the corner bay by means of a window bay and sweeping terra cotta tiled roof with unusual bi-furcated finials. The entry is marked by an arched screen and flight of bluestone steps. The massing of the elements is both picturesque and complex with visual interest being added by means of tall decorated chimneys and red brick and rough cast walls.
Condition: Sound. Integrity: high, recent front fence.
HOUSE (GLENGARIF) - Historical Australian Themes
4. Building settlements, towns and cities. 4.1.2. Making suburbs (Essendon).
Heritage Study and Grading
Moonee Valley - City of Moonee Valley Heritage Study
Author: Andrew Ward
Year: 1998
Grading:
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