HOUSE
9 Station Street, RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Statement of Significance
This house at 9 Station Street, Reservoir, constructed c.1893, is significant. It is an asymmetrical Victorian rendered brick villa. The projecting bay has bay windows with moulded detailing include a cornice above the window and a sill below. The windows are double hung sash and there is a tripartite windows adjacent to the front door, which has highlights and sidelights. There are two rendered chimneys with moulded tops and other original decoration includes eaves brackets.
Later alterations and additions to the house, including the carport, the front fence and the roof materials are not significant.
How is it significant?
This house at 9 Station Street, Reservoir is of local historic and architectural significance to Darebin City.
Why is it significant?
It is historically significant as a representative example of a house built as an investment, which is associated with the first phase of suburban development of Reservoir during the late nineteenth century land boom just before the economic crash of the 1890s. It is architecturally significant as a relatively intact example of a Victorian asymmetrical villa with features that are typical of this period and style of building. The significance of the place is enhanced by its rarity value as one of a relatively small number of late nineteenth century dwellings within Reservoir. (AHC criteria A.4, B.2, D.2)
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HOUSE - Physical Description 1
This is an asymmetrical Victorian rendered brick villa. The projecting bay has a bay windows with moulded detailing include a cornice above the window and a sill below. The windows are double hung sash and there is a tripartite windows adjacent to the front door, which has highlights and sidelights. There are two rendered chimneys with moulded tops and other original decoration includes eaves brackets.
The house is in good condition and has a moderate level of external integrity. The verandah has been altered including the replacement of the posts and the roof has been reclad. A small carport is attached to the west side of the building.
Heritage Study and Grading
Darebin - Darebin Heritage Study
Author: Context P/L
Year: 2011
Grading: Local
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