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DENBIGH COURT

Other Name

Conversion Flats

Location

6-8 DENBIGH ROAD,, ARMADALE VIC 3143 - Property No 29930

Level

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Statement of Significance

What is significant?
Denbigh Court, 6-8 Denbigh Road, Armadale designed by Bates, Smart & McCutcheon and constructed in 1927, is significant. The significant attributes are the original Mediterranean style form, materials and detailing of the flats and the four original gateposts to the pedestrian entry on the north side, and the gatepost at the south end at the front boundary corner. The relatively high degree of external intactness as viewed from Denbigh Road is integral to the significance of the place.

The two storey building at the rear of the main block, and later alterations and additions including the non-original sections of the front fence and gates are not significant.

How is it significant?
Denbigh Court is of local historic and architectural significance to the City of Stonnington.

Why is it significant?
Historically and architecturally, Denbigh Court is significant as a well-executed example of residential flats created by the conversion of existing dwellings. The involvement of Bates, Smart & McCutcheon demonstrates the practice of using leading architects to avoid criticism of flat development, particularly the 'conversion' type. (Criterion A & D)

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