BALLANTYNE HOUSE

The dwelling at 67 Mont Albert Road, Canterbury is significant. It was a built in 1935 as a house for Keith Ballantyne, founder of Ballantyne foods. The later fence and carport are of no significance.

How is it significant?

67 Mont Albert Road, Canterbury is of local architectural and aesthetic significance to the City of Boroondara.

Why is it significant?

The dwelling is representative of the development of the Georgian Revival style in the 1920s and 30s and its popularity amongst the upper-middle classes as a result of the work of William Hardy Wilson and Leslie Wilkinson. It is of importance as a fine, highly intact example of the Georgian Revival style, with American Georgian Revival influences. The dwelling embodies the principal characteristics of the style, and presents as a well composed example. American Georgian Revival influences are noted in the deep eaves with modillions, shuttered windows arrangement and through the presentation of the central porch. The dwelling is also of note for its fine detailing as seen in the engaged portico with its the simplified Tuscan pilasters and heavy entablature with projecting central feature on corbel brackets, as well as the presentation of the central window. (Criteria D and E)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House