Athole, 18 Poplar Grove
18 Poplar Grove CARNEGIE, Glen Eira City
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Statement of Significance
It is historically significant (Criterion A) as the home of J.T. Kelleher, a prominent architect of the Victorian Public Works Department during the late nineteenth century. As such, it offers insights into the stylistically innovative nature of this architect and moreover, of his work for the Department. It is historically significant also as a rare surviving late Victorian villa in its locality.
It is aesthetically significant (Criterion E) for its capacity to demonstrate the highly individual and eclectic approach taken by Kelleher in the design of his own house.
Such elements as the hood moulds, turned timber posts and fretted brackets were highly innovative for their time whilst the exotic horseshore archway and ornamented bulkhead in the hallway are contributory elements.
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Athole, 18 Poplar Grove - Physical Description 1
An unusual late Victorian Indian influenced eclectic stuccoed villa with encircling turned timber posted bullnose verandah to faceted front, glazed timber framed sun room, slate roof, stained glass work, encaustic tiled verandah floor and hood moulds, reinforcing the Indian flavour. The verandah post brackets are unusual.
Inside, schemes of decoration are understood to include handpainted designs of birds, flowers and cherubs, floor tiles based on a pattern from Sind in India and exceptional cast plaster work.Athole, 18 Poplar Grove - Physical Description 2
Integrity: High, chimney caps removed, timber stables.
Athole, 18 Poplar Grove - Physical Description 3
Condition: good
Athole, 18 Poplar Grove - Historical Australian Themes
Victorian Middle Class suburban expansion
Heritage Study and Grading
Glen Eira - Caulfield Conservation Study
Author: Andrew Ward, Architectural Historian
Year: 1994
Grading:
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