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Banyule
60-74 Buckingham Drive, HEIDELBERG VIC 3084 - Property No B1085

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Statement of Significance

Banyule, Buckingham Drive, Heidelberg, was built for overlander and grazier Joseph Hawdon in several stages. The first section, dating from c1842, is the single storey wing constructed of clay and locally quarried stone. The two storey main house was completed by 1846 and is constructed of stuccoed brickwork on stone footings. Asymmetrically composed, the design is characterised by its gabled parapets and corner pinnacles, bay window and porch, chimneys and prominent string courses.

Banyule, Buckingham Drive, Heidelberg, is a house of paramount architectural and historical importance. The house is one of the oldest surviving houses in the State and is probably the earliest mansion (still standing) in Victoria. The house has considerably historical associations. Architecturally the house is in the very rare Tudor Gothic Revival style, is finely detailed and is one of the important examples of the Gothic Revival in the State. Later alterations have not lessened the importance of the building.

Banyule, Buckingham Drive, Heidelberg, is in current use as an arm of the National Gallery of Victoria. Various additions and alterations have been made during the last and this century.

Classified 31/01/1963
National Clasification 03/08/1998
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    No longer an arm of the national gallery

    • 14/05/15

    Was purchased by State Government and refurbished in 1975 to serve as an arm of the NGV, though not sure exactly what it was used for, then became local community centre in 1985, then sold by State Govt in 1995. http://liztripsvictoria.blogspot.com.au/2006/04/banyule-historic-house-in-heidelberg.html

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Notes See all notes

No longer an arm of the national gallery

• 14/05/15

Was purchased by State Government and refurbished in 1975 to serve as an arm of the NGV, though not sure exactly what it was used for, then became local community centre in 1985, then sold by State Govt in 1995. http://liztripsvictoria.blogspot.com.au/2006/04/banyule-historic-house-in-heidelberg.html

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