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Riverton

Other Name

Riverton

Location

22 Elm Street HAWTHORN, Boroondara City

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

Two common single storey villa types occur in the peak of Hawthorn's Victorian garden suburb development during the 1880s and 1890s. One is forward facing with a double bay, central door and verandah reflecting the bay form e.g. 22 Elm Street. The second type is "L" shaped with a return verandah terminating at the projecting leg of the "L" - sometimes, as in 8 Elmie Street, a projection also terminated the far return end to the verandah. Bichrome brickwork or red brickwork render dressings is typical.

Amongst the best examples of this standard 1880s double bayed form, common in Hawthorn. The extra wide building and the detailing of this polychrome brick, particularly the bays, is unusual. Comparable examples include: 1 Bayview Avenue and Lisson Grove.

A landmark in the area and one of few buildings of metropolitan or State significance in this precinct.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House