Inverness Avenue Precinct
Inverness Avenue ARMADALE, STONNINGTON CITY
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Statement of Significance
The precinct is one of the most intact and visually cohesive streetscapes in the City of Stonnington of this period of development. Of particular significance is the construction of all the houses within a short time-span (1901-03) together with the obvious physical demarcation of the area within a clearly percievable boundary. The variation in allotment size and form and therefore house orientation, due to the railway reserve, adds picturesque quality.
The precinct is an extremely well preserved and intact example of late Victorian jousing. It is of further interest for the incorporation of some Federation details, which demonstrate the transition to a new popular architectural style at the turn of last century.
The character of the precinct is complimented by the mature street trees in Inverness Avenue, notably the Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) and the bluestone lanes to the rear of the properties.
The precinct is historically significant as succinct example of the residential development that transformed Malvern and Armadale into middle class suburbs at the turn of last century. The precinct is of further historical significance for its association with the prominent local builder William Maben, who is known to have built well over 60 residences in Malvern, and after whom Maben Place is named.
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Inverness Avenue Precinct - Physical Description 1
The precinct is a visual entity, confined by Inverness Avenue, The Terrace and Wattletree Road. The precinct comprises single-storey, double fronted brick houses designed in a late-Victorian style with some Federation elements and detail. Although built in the same basic style and plan, there are subtle differences in chimney design, gable decoration and layout. Most of the houses in the group have return veradahs. Fences are not original, with the possible exception of 67 Wattletree Road/31 Inverness Avenue. The group is in good condition and is remarkably intaact having lost only two buildings out of seventeen, numbers 53 Wattletree Road and 1 The Terrace. Both of these sites have been rebuilt with non contributory multi unit developments. The continuity and originality of the remainder of the original estate is unusual with the minor exception of the front fences. Number 31 however even retains much of its original front fence and evidence suggests that the others originally had picket fences of a similar design.
Inverness Avenue Precinct - Local Historical Themes
8.2.2 'Country in the city' - suburban development in Malvern before 1920
3.3 Land speculation
3.3.5 Recovery and infill 1900-40
Heritage Study and Grading
Stonnington - Report on Inverness Avenue Precinct
Author: Robert Sands Pty Ltd Architect
Year: 2001
Grading: VariousStonnington - City of Malvern Heritage Study
Author: Nigel Lewis and Richard Aitken P/L
Year: 1992
Grading: Various
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ARMADALE HOUSEVictorian Heritage Register H0637
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MYOORAVictorian Heritage Register H0490
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MALVERN RAILWAY STATIONVictorian Heritage Register H1575
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