Moorakyne

The Federation style house built c. 1901 at 69 -71 Mount Street, known as 'Moorakyne', is significant. The garden, boundary fencing and outbuildings contribute to the setting of the house but are not significant. The hedge to Mount Street is significant as a streetscape element.

How is it significant?

Moorakyne is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Banyule.

Why is it significant?

Moorakyne built in 1901 represents the first development of the Eaglemont Estate subdivided in the 1890s by Edmund T.Smith and the Eaglemont Estate Company. Together with neighbouring propertiesat 61- 63 and 65 -67 Mount Street it illustrates theEstate in its initial development(Criterion A). It is also of local interest for its association with the Ormerod family.

Moorakyne is significant as a reasonably intact and representative example of the Federation style in the City of Banyule. The house shares similar construction dates and some stylistic elements with other nearby houses, for example Royd (61-63 Mount Street) and Eothen (65-67 Mount Street) and contributes to the predominant early 20th century character of Mount Street (Criterion D).

Moorakyne is of significance for its retention of the large allotment and in its provision of an appropriate setting for the house.The garden provides a complementary setting to the house however its integrity has been reduced by subsequent changes including the tennis court. The hedging of mixed plants along Mount Street provides a good streetscape setting. (Criterion D)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House