AMBLESIDE
230 GRIP ROAD, TOORA, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
Non-original additions and alterations, other than those specified above, are not significant.
Aesthetically, there is no other example of a Queen Anne villa within the South Gippsland Shire. This is unique, not only for its size and style but the range of distinctive and decorative details as part of the design. 'Ambleside' significantly contributes to the historic and aesthetic character of Toora and its surrounds, highlighting the prosperous past of the town. (Criteria E)
Mr William Richard Yeoman was one of the most influential early citizens of Toora and the South Gippsland Shire. He opened and developed the Toora Tin Mine, was elected to the South Gippsland Council and served as the Third Shire President. He was also a builder and advocate for the Village Settlement model. Mr Yeoman significantly impacted the way that Toora was established and introduced wealth and prosperity into the community. (Criterion H)
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AMBLESIDE - Physical Description 1
"Ambleside", at 230 Grip Road, Toora, built in 1912 is a large sprawling brick Queen Anne residence with a series of terra cotta tiled hip and gable roofs, generally arranged in an 'L' configuration with a contiguous return verandah facing the front corner.
The principal corner return hip (with the verandah) has a 45 degree splayed corner bay window and the verandah also has a projecting splayed corner hip surmounted by a raised gable. The main hip is extended at either side with larger projecting hips with ridge gablet vents. The hip to the south is parallel to the corner hip, while that to the east is at right angles. Each of these has a projecting box bay with a bank of casement/hopper windows surmounted by a battened gable end.
The verandah valance has close spaced ladder frames with central tear drops over segmental arched rails carried on turned posts. Other notable elements include:- The pink/orange brickwork, apparently of local origin, with rendered banding (the brickwork has been re-pointed; not very well. It may originally have been tuckpointed.)
- Consistent banks of casement windows with leadlight and hoppers over.
- The large panelled door casing.
- An oculus window to the front room.
- Terra cotta ridge cresting and scroll finials.
- Brick chimneys with roughcast panel tops and terra cotta pots.
- Exposed rafter ends.
- Vertically battened roughcast gable ends.
- Pressed metal ceilings to main rooms.
The garden is highly developed with modern planting and provides a good setting for the house.Heritage Study and Grading
South Gippsland - South Gippsland Heritage Study
Author: David Helms with Trevor Westmore
Year: 2004
Grading: Local
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