Residence
39 Cumberland Street, NEWTOWN VIC 3220 - Property No 201736
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Statement of Significance
Statement of Significance
The dwelling at 39 Cumberland Street, has significance as a predominantly intact and representative example of an interwar Bungalow styled dwelling in Newtown. Built in 1926-27 by the local bricklayer, William Murphy, the dwelling epitomizes the modestly-scaled Bungalows constructed in Newtown during the interwar period, although its almost-complete face brick construction is unusual. The dwelling appears to be in good condition when viewed from the street. The low solid brick front fence also contributes to the significance of the place.
The dwelling at 39 Cumberland Street is architecturally significant at a LOCAL level (AHC D.2). It demonstrates original design qualities of an interwar Bungalow style. These qualities include the gable roof form that traverses the site, together with the gable roof and hipped broken back verandah that project towards the street frontage. Other intact or appropriate qualities include the asymmetrical composition, single storey height, face brick wall construction, corrugated sheet metal roof cladding, two brick chimneys with soldier-coursed tops and projecting cappings and terra cotta pots, broad eaves with exposed timber rafters, brick verandah piers with soldier-coursed tops (and rounded corners to smaller piers), soldier course wall banding, timber framed double hung windows, bracketed timber window hood over the front windows and the front timber framed door opening with sidelight. The low solid brick front fence also contributes to the architectural significance of the place.
The dwelling at 39 Cumberland Street, is historically significant at a LOCAL level (AHC A.4, H.1). It is associated with residential developments in Newtown during the interwar period when a substantial number of large and modestly-scaled Bungalows were built in the area. The dwelling also has associations with the original owner bricklayer, William Murphy, who was probably involved in its construction.
Overall, the dwelling at 39 Cumberland Street is of LOCAL significance.
Recommendations
Heritage Overlay Schedule Controls
External Paint Controls: Yes
Internal Alteration Controls: No
Tree Controls: No
Outbuildings and/or Fences: Yes- front fence
Extent of Heritage Overlay & Significance
The HO apply to the whole of the site.
Other Recommendations:
Nil
References
City of Newtown and Chilwell Rate Books 1860-1950, digital copies on CD, Geelong Heritage Centre.
Geelong Waterworks and Sewerage Trust Field Book 167-008 (Nov 1912).
Geelong Waterworks and Sewerage Trust Field Book 167-009 (Nov 1912).
Geelong Waterworks and Sewerage Trust Plan of Drainage NN7199 (1966).
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Residence - Physical Description 1
Description
The dwelling at 39 Cumberland Street is set on an average-sized allotment for the street. It has a small front setback comprising an open grassed area with perimeter garden beds. An early and low solid brick fence forms the front boundary.
The asymmetrical, single storey, brick interwar Bungalow styled dwelling is characterised by a gable roof form that traverses the site, together with a gable roof and hipped broken back verandah that project towards the street frontage. These roof forms are clad in corrugated sheet metal. At the rear of the dwelling are substantial two storey additions that have no visual impact on the presentation of the property from the front. Two early brick chimneys with soldier-coursed tops and projecting cappings and terra cotta pots adorn the roofline. Broad overhangs with exposed timber rafters are features of the eaves.
An early feature of the design is the front verandah. It is supported by brick piers with soldier-coursed tops which in turn support squat brick piers having rounded corners and soldier-coursed tops. Soldier coursing also forms decorative horizontal banding at the window sill levels and in the gable end.
Other early features of the design include the timber framed double hung windows, bracketed timber window hood over the front windows and the front timber framed door opening with sidelight.
Residence - Integrity
Integrity
Predominantly intact.
Residence - Physical Conditions
Condition
Good.
Heritage Study and Grading
Greater Geelong - Newtown Heritage Study 2008 Vol 1-3
Author: City of Greater Geelong
Year: 2008
Grading: C
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THE HEIGHTSVictorian Heritage Register H0429
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FORMER SHEARERS ARMS HOTELVictorian Heritage Register H0661
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BAPTIST CHURCHVictorian Heritage Register H0427
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