Chestnut Hill
132-140 Burwood Highway, KALLISTA VIC 3791 - Property No 57592
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Statement of Significance
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Chestnut Hill - Physical Description 1
Chestnut Hill is a large property which includes two substantial houses, a small cottage and a Chapel. These buildings are well hidden from Main Road and the driveway is marked by stone gateposts and a low stone retaining wall. The approach to the house is along a curved driveway which is shaded by a variety of substantial, mature deciduous trees. An extensive and spectacular garden surrounds the various buildings which includes a number of significant trees some of which have been listed by the National Trust.
The historic house, dating from the 1920s is located to the north of the driveway and is elevated to accommodate the slope of the land. It is a rectangular plan, gable roofed, single storey building with two, irregularly spaced projecting bays to the south elevation and a single projecting bay to the north-west corner. A wide verandah encircles the house to the east and north. The corrugated iron roofs generally have a low pitch, and extend beyond the facade. The building is largely timber, with timber shingles to the gable ends and horizontal timber lining to the walls. The porch to the south west bay is constructed from brick, with brick verandah posts and floor lining. The windows include timber multi-pane windows to the north facade and double hung timber windows to the south.
The interior is largely intact and boasts a number of original features to the main rooms including polished timber coffered ceilings, arts and crafts inspired timber door and window surrounds and elaborate timber fireplace surrounds.
To the south of the driveway is a double storey modern building used as an entertainment and accommodation lodge. To the east is the modest c.1920s timber cottage and the Chapel.Chestnut Hill - Physical Conditions
Excellent
Chestnut Hill - Integrity
Intact
Heritage Study and Grading
Yarra Ranges - Shire of Yarra Ranges Heritage Study
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 2000
Grading: Local
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SUNNYSIDEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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Daly/Jones CottageNational Trust
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TalismanNational Trust
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"1890"Yarra City
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"AMF Officers" ShedMoorabool Shire
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"AQUA PROFONDA" SIGN, FITZROY POOLVictorian Heritage Register H1687
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10 Down StreetYarra City
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