House
16 Maltravers Road EAGLEMONT, BANYULE CITY
Mount Eagle Estate
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
The post-war residence and garden setting at 16 Maltravers Road, located on part of Walter Burley Griffin's Mount Eagle Estate is of significance.
How is it significant?
The House is architecturally, aesthetically, and historically significant to the City of Banyule.
Why is it significant?
16 Maltravers Road is historically significant for its location in the Mount Eagle Estate, designed in 1915 by Walter Burley Griffin. Griffin's contribution ot the Eaglemont area was considerable through his involvement in the design and layout of both the Mount Eagle and the Glenard Estates, and through the design of several houses in the area. (Criteria A & H)
16 Maltravers Road is a prominently sited and particularly intact example of a post-war residence. As it has been in the ownership of the Hughes family for over 40 years, this has no doubt contributed to the highlevel of intactness represented by this place. It is notable for the combination of architectural features including those of the suburban vernacular and bold curved forms in brick and glass that express elements of the modern movement. The garage, fence, terraced garden and formal planting layout of hedges, cypress trees and topiary contribute substantially to the setting of this residence. (Criteria B & F)
16 Maltravers Road is a significant building within the Mount Eagle Estate, and although currently included in HO2, should be noted as such in any schedule to this precinct.
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House - Physical Description 1
16 Maltravers Road is an excellent example of a residence that incorporates both elements of the suburban vernacular and modernist influences. Its prominent location and bold massing ensures its position as a local landmark. The garden setting with teraces, clipped hedges, topiary, crazy stone walling, wrought iron gatesand an original garage in matching style are all significant elements. The form of the house combines elements of the triple fronted hip roof and the waterfall front with rounded corners and windows. The upstairs roof with curved front is unusual inhaving a fascia that reflects the smooth curve of this room. The face brick walls combine elements of banded tapestry brickwork that create strong horizontal lines. The curved glass windows set in metal frames are particularly notable. The house and garden are a particularly intact example of post war residential design. The nature of the garden and deliberate placement of trees reinforce the order and formality inherent in this residence.
House - Historical Australian Themes
AHC Themes
4.1.2 Making suburbs
HV Themes
6.3 Shaping the suburbs
6.7 Making homes for Victorians
Local Themes
Residential Banyule
Heritage Study and Grading
Banyule - Heidelberg Conservation Study
Author: Graeme Butler and Associates
Year: 1985
Grading: CBanyule - Banyule Heritage Study
Author: Allum Lovell & Associates
Year: 1999
Grading:Banyule - Banyule Heritage Review
Author: Context P/L
Year: 2009
Grading: Local
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PHOLIOTAVictorian Heritage Register H0479
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RAVENSWOODVictorian Heritage Register H0199
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RESIDENCEVictorian Heritage Register H2082
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"AQUA PROFONDA" SIGN, FITZROY POOLVictorian Heritage Register H1687
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'Aqua Profonda' sign wall sign, Fitzroy Swimming PoolYarra City H1687
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1 Campbell StreetYarra City
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