HOUSE
14 BRIDGE STREET, KORUMBURRA, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
The house, designed and constructed in 1915 by Neil Falconer for Mr. Larkin, at 14 Bridge Street, Korumburra is significant. The house is an Edwardian Queen Anne style villa. Typical of the style, it is asymmetrical in plan, with a hipped roof extending to form a return verandah between two projecting bays, while diagonal emphasis is provided by the gablet above the splayed verandah corner and position of the entrance at the side. A notable feature is the 'flying' half timbered gable ends, which are supported by timber brackets. Other details characteristic of this style include the porthole windows, and the notched shingling above the bay windows, the turned timber verandah posts and arched ladder valance, and the sidelights and highlights surrounding the entrance door. There is one brick chimney with a simple cornice.
Non-original alterations and additions to the house and other buildings on the site are not significant.
How is it significant?
The house at 14 Bridge Street, Korumburra is of local aesthetic and architectural significance to South Gippsland Shire.
Why is it significant?
Aesthetically and architecturally, it is a fine and well-detailed example of a Queen Anne style villa. The asymmetrical form, with diagonal emphasis, and details such as the porthole windows, and the notched shingling above the bay windows are all typical characteristics of this style. It is of particular note, however, for the 'flying' half timbered gable ends, which are rare within the Shire. It is also significant as a house by Neil Falconer and demonstrates his skill both as a designer and builder. (Criteria B, D, E & H)
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HOUSE - Physical Description 1
The house at 14 Bridge Street, Korumburra is an Edwardian Queen Anne style villa. Typical of the style, it is asymmetrical in plan, with a hipped roof extending to form a return verandah between two projecting bays, while diagonal emphasis is provided by the gablet above the splayed verandah corner and position of the entrance at the side. A notable feature is the 'flying' half timbered gable ends, which are supported by timber brackets. Other details characteristic of this style include the porthole windows, the notched shingling above the bay windows, the turned timber verandah posts and arched ladder valance, the sidelights and highlights surrounding the entrance door, and the brick chimney with a simple cornice.
The verandah has been partially reconstructed: the two posts opposite the front door are original, while the other posts are accurate reconstructions based on the surviving posts and photographic evidence. Alterations include the partial enclosure of part of the front verandah, changes to the bay windows and replacement of other windows, and the removal of at least one chimney. The house has been sympathetically extended at the rear.
A large Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria heterophylla) is a notable planting within the garden.
Heritage Study and Grading
South Gippsland - Amendment C92 Heritage Review
Author: David Helms Heritage Planning
Year: 2014
Grading: LocalSouth Gippsland - South Gippsland Heritage Study
Author: David Helms with Trevor Westmore
Year: 2004
Grading: Local
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