Residence

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE:

This substantial two storey residence has state historical significance as the home from 1924 until at least 1960 of the notable Geelong architect Thomas J. Buchan, of the firm Laird and Buchan. It is typical of the fine houses constructed on elevated sites in Newtown, often architect designed, favoured by Geelong's more affluent residents. It has architectural significance at state level as an important essay in Early Modern design by Buchan Of interest are the modern interpretations of traditional elements such as the plate capitals, extensive double-storey verandahs and stone construction. The massing is particularly well handled. Contextural elements such as the fence, garage and garden contribute to the significance. The survival of the original colours is also important.

REFERENCE

Newtown rate book 1924, North Ward, No 120, 1960 No 139.

Ibid 1923 No 114.

Gladys Seaton, Model Borough, City of Newtown, 1983, p.28.

Auction Sale notice, Newtown, Geelong. "Yemoneit", 51 Virginia Street. Subdivisional Plan Folio 8194. Geelong Historic Records Centre.

Balfours former residence was at 41 Virginia Street.

90 Prospect Road, Newtow", unpublished Conservation Report by Tan Hoong Wai, Deakin University, June 1990. 210 .

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

Residence