Residence "Drumcondra"
5 Glenleith Avenue, DRUMCONDRA VIC 3215 - Property No 208212
Drumcondra and Rippleside H.A.
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Statement of Significance
B listed - Regional Significance
Historically, this residence is of interest as it was the home of one of the Geelong community's most generous benefactors, J.P.H. Barter. Architecturally it is a particularly good example of the large Edwardian house with timber fretwork, believed to be designed by the prominent Geelong architect, Angus Laird. The complimentary glass house is of particular interest. It is of regional significance.
References
Borough of Geelong West Rate Books, 1910-11, 1911-12, 1921.
Sands & McDougall Directories, 1912, 1916.
The Morrow Pioneers Index, GHRC.
Geelong Advertiser, 11-10.1911, 3.12.1932.
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Residence "Drumcondra" - Physical Description 1
Five Glenleith Avenue is a timber Edwardian residence with return verandah decorated with sinuous timber fretwork. The dominant hip roof is intersected bya gable on each main elevation, and a gabled porch addresses the corner at forty-five degrees. The window hoods and gable ends have timber fretwork brackets. A porthole window emphasises the entrance. The tall straight chimneys have a surface treatment which is a combination of face and rendered brick. The corner site enhances the residence and contains a small glass house which appears to be contemporary with the residence.
Although the designer of this residence is not known, it is believed to be by Angus Laird of the prominent Geelong architects Buchan Laird and Buchan. Angus and John Percy Baxter were known to be very good friends and that Angus did a lot of architectural work for John.
Alterations have included re-roofing and the possible loss of ridge decoration. The front fence is a later addition.
Heritage Study and Grading
Greater Geelong - Geelong Region Historic Buildings and Objects Study
Author: Allan Willingham
Year: 1986
Grading: BGreater Geelong - City of Geelong West Urban Conservation Study
Author: Huddle, Aitken and Honman
Year: 1986
Grading: BGreater Geelong - Geelong City Urban Conservation Study, Volumes 2-5
Author: Graeme Butler
Year: 1991
Grading: BGreater Geelong - Geelong City Urban Conservation Study Volume 1
Author: Graeme Butler
Year: 1993
Grading: BGreater Geelong - Geelong City Urban Conservation Study, Volume 4(a)
Author: Helen Lardner
Year: 1995
Grading: B
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IRON STOREVictorian Heritage Register H0742
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LUNAN HOUSEVictorian Heritage Register H0673
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FORMER HARP INNVictorian Heritage Register H0585
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