"Llanberris"
30 Western Beach, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No 335001
Western Beach Road Heritage Area
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Statement of Significance
Significant
Previously C Listed - Local Significance
Additional information/corrections have been provided in the history section of this record.
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
30 Western Beach Road has architectural and historic significance at a local level. It is an unusual example of residential architecture with fine details. The appearance now strongly reflects to the 1914 alterations of the 1880s building. It retains characteristic siting, form and refined classical details including the entrance porch, mouldings, large gable roof and openings. The front fence is also significant. The building has historic importance having a long association with the Hawkes family, Tom Hawkes Senior being a notable Merchant Banker. This association began with construction in 1888, continued through the remodelling in 1914, until approximately 1930. After 1950 the building became the 'Llanberris' flats.Rerenence
Helen Lardner Conservation & Design
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"Llanberris" - Physical Description 1
Description
30 Western Beach Road is a rendered brick and stucco double storey substantial residence with notable details. The asymmetrical facade has a high degree of integrity and features two large semi-circular bays and a large slate roof. The bays have large double hung sash windows in the ground floor and smaller double hung casement windows at first floor level. The walls consist of smooth render at ground floor level, and stucco at first. A strong cornice line wraps around the structure. The southern bay windows on the ground floor have unusual timber shading elements. The building is raised up and has a narrow terrace in front of the facade. The gable features imitation timber wall shingles and a half timbered effect. There is quoining to the first floor on both sides of the bays and ends of the house. Tall rendered chimneys with terracotta pots protrude from the hip roof. On the north facade a notable entrance porch with arches, keystones, and simple classical pilasters is attached to the side of the residence and stands on a bluestone base. The original timber fence, now with brick pillars, stands at the front of the site. Tall conifers enhance the appearance of the facade. A fire escape stair is attached to the south facade and is a detail relating to the later use of a flat of the residence. An unusual chimney on the north side of the structure features small Corinthian columns, brackets and rendered detail. It is not known whether any remnants of the stables still remain.
Now 2 storey, rendered (smooth with quoining to ground level & roughcast to upper level), hipped roof clad in slate. There are 2, curved bays to the front, the 2 levels are separated by a projecting cornice & there are battened shingles to the gable end.
The earlier section was single storey & included part of the rear wings. Windows to the front are timber sash, with those to the original part having margin panes & rendered architraves whilst those to the upper level are grouped in horizontal banks.
Chimneys are rendered - those from the Federation period being tapered with terracotta pots whilst an original chimney to the north has a projecting cornice & brackets. To the north is portico with arched openings & pilastersHeritage Study and Grading
Greater Geelong - Geelong City Urban Conservation Study, Volume 4(a)
Author: Helen Lardner
Year: 1995
Grading:
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FORMER GEELONG WOOL EXCHANGEVictorian Heritage Register H0622
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GEELONG TOWN HALLVictorian Heritage Register H0184
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IRON STOREVictorian Heritage Register H0742
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