Labassa, 2/2A Manor Grove
2-2A Manor Grove CAULFIELD NORTH, GLEN EIRA CITY
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Statement of Significance
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Labassa, 2/2A Manor Grove - Physical Description 1
A grandiose two storeyed villa residence in the late Victorian "Boom Style" with French Second Empire inspired mansard roofs and an abundance of cast cement ornamentation. The main aspect has a two storeyed arcade to the corner with terminating curved bays at either end. The round arched arcade has cast iron Corinthian columns and distinguishing marbelled panels in cast cement work (light terra cotta and grey) which are used to form architraves, string coursing and to enrich pilasters and the main cornice. The entry porch is round arched with caryatid supports whilst the main doorway is richly carved. The arcade ceiling is vaulted in cement with rib moulds and the tiled pavement incorporation the fleur-de-lis motif.
The wings also have round arched openings, curved sashes, corinthian pilasters, foliated spandrels and string course (facing south) whilst unusual parapet sculpture includes a coat of arms to the north wing and helmeted figure head to the east wing. Cast iron cresting to the roof features is intact.
Inside the European Baroque decoration, including trompe l'oeil ceiling and staircase, wallpapers and stencils are noteworthy elements.Labassa, 2/2A Manor Grove - Physical Description 2
Integrity: Good, parapet ornamentaiton partly removed.
Labassa, 2/2A Manor Grove - Physical Description 3
Condition: Good
Labassa, 2/2A Manor Grove - Historical Australian Themes
Caulfield as a location for Melbourne's gentry.
Heritage Study and Grading
Glen Eira - Caulfield Conservation Study
Author: Andrew Ward, Architectural Historian
Year: 1994
Grading:
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GLENFERNVictorian Heritage Register H0136
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LABASSAVictorian Heritage Register H0135
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TRAM VERANDAH SHELTERVictorian Heritage Register H0174
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