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Colongulac

Other Name Colongulac Location 11 Luena Road BALWYN NORTH, Boroondara City Level Included in Heritage Overlay

[1/1] Review of B Graded Buildings

Statement of Significance

Colongulac is of local historical and architectural significance. It is of historical significance for its association with and ability to demonstrate an early phase in the historical development of North Balwyn. Albeit now surrounded by post-war development and on a reduced allotment, in its hilltop siting, form, and architectural treatment, the house demonstrates aspects of the early history of the area. It is also a fine, representative and - as viewed from the west - a relatively intact example of the late Victorian Italianate, incorporating hybrid characteristics associated with the emerging Federation style. Though its basic form is Italianate, Colongulac has additional architectural interest deriving from its incorporation of varied stylistic references. In particular, the brick banding has more connection with Gothic Revivalism than most domestic Melbourne examples of the period.