Eira

Eira, the dwelling and extensive gardenits setting of at 13-15 Wellesley Road, Hawthorn is significant. Completed in 1919, the residence was constructed for local businessman John Jones.

The single storey service and laundry wing is a contributory element.

The garage and the bluestone front fence are non-contributory.The dwelling sits within a garden setting, most of which is recent and of no significance.

How is it significant?

Eira, 13-15 Wellesley Road is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Boroondara.

Why is it significant?

Eira, 13-15 Wellesley Road is a representative and intact example of a substantial Arts and Craft residence built in the infancy of the Interwar period. The residence is situated on a large block and follows in the earlier trend of the suburban mansion house tradition with a garden setting. (Criterion D)

The residence is noted for its composition of double storey canted bays, symmetrically placed either side of a projecting central double storey gabled porch bay. Although minimally detailed, it is an uncommon example with regard to the combination of features of the style applied to a square plan. (Criterion E)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

Residence