Helenslea, 3 Hood Crescent
3 Hood Crescent CAULFIELD NORTH, Glen Eira City
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Statement of Significance
''Helenslea'' was built for Sir George Stephen, MLA, barrister and mining investor by 1863. It was built with an address to Glen Eira Road with the driveway gates close by the present Helenslea Road corner. The present address is no. 3 Hood Crescent, Caulfield North. It is historically, aesthetically and socially significant.
It is historically significant (Criterion A) as the home of Sir George Stephen, MLA for Collingwood, barrister and mining investor and for its capacity to demonstrate Caulfield's early attraction as a residential retreat for Melbourne's eminent citizens. It is aesthetically significant (Criterion E) as a villa residence characteristic of the mid Victorian period, predating the use of cast iron and comparing in this respect with Charles Webb's "Farleigh" (1865) at 6 Farleigh Grove, Brighton. Its substantial nature causes it to be the earliest surviving mansion house in the Municipality. The porch, external austerity and opulent entrance hall and staircase are important contributory elements whilst the survival of the exterior surfaces predominantly in an unpainted state enhances its level of integrity. It is socially significant (Criterion G) for its association with Shelford C.E.G.G.S. since 1922.
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Helenslea, 3 Hood Crescent - Physical Description 1
A substantial two storeyed stuccoed Italianate villa with hipped slate roof and facade sub divided into two main parts, the former west facing side with tower having been demolished. The porch is the principal stylistic element having round arches and pedimented parapet with triglyphs, plain metopes and balustrading and an encaustic tiled floor. The walls are mostly in unpainted stucco, having been re-finished at different times and the ornamentation is sparce, being limited to the porch, eaves brackets and frieze mould. There is a timber posted verandah and single storeyed wing at the rear where a former principal room has a faceted north facing bay.
Inside, the original staircase with stained glass window at the landing and ornamental plaster ceilings to the entrance hall are in situ. Elsewhere, the spaces are representative of their period. There is also a cellar (not inspected) and mature conifer and palm at the entry, the picket fence having been rebuilt to approximate its earlier appearance.
Helenslea, 3 Hood Crescent - Physical Description 2
Condition: Medium, evidence of structural movement.
Helenslea, 3 Hood Crescent - Physical Description 3
Integrity: Medium, part demolished.
Helenslea, 3 Hood Crescent - Historical Australian Themes
Caulfield as a location for Melboume's gentry. Education (private)
Heritage Study and Grading
Glen Eira - City of Glen Eira Heritage Management Plan
Author: Andrew Ward, Architectural Historian
Year: 1996
Grading:
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LABASSAVictorian Heritage Register H0135
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FORMER UNION CHURCHVictorian Heritage Register H0704
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TRAM VERANDAH SHELTERVictorian Heritage Register H0174
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