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TERRACE HOUSES

Other Names

Row houses, Bayview, Hillview , Review

Location

2-8 BAYVIEW TERRACE, ASCOT VALE, MOONEE VALLEY CITY

Level

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Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The terrace, comprising four houses constructed c.1890, at 2-8 Bayview Terrace, Ascot Vale is significant. It is a two-storey, parapeted, stuccoed and coloured brick Italianate styled terrace, with a two-level cast-iron verandah and iron palisade fence. The raised pedimented entablature is the focus of the ornate cement, parapet detailing: which includes balustrading, acroteria and urns atop piers, and the provision of a window bay at each ground level further distinguishes the row. The iron balustrade pattern is typical of the late 19th and early, 20th century. The high level of external integrity of the houses and front fence when viewed from Bayview Terrace and the consistency of detailing contributes to the significance of the place.

Non-original alterations and additions to the terrace are not significant.

How is it significant?
The terrace and front fence at nos. 2-8 Bayview Terrace, Ascot Vale are of local historic and architectural significance to the City of Moonee Valley.

Why is it significant?
Historically, it is significant as a tangible expression of the housing erected during the late nineteenth century boom and forms part of a precinct of similar housing. It is also significant for its long assocations with the locally prominent Feehan family. (Criteria A, D & H)

It is architecturally significant as a fine example of a row house form and style which is distinguished by its possession of complete and rich, cement and iron detailing and the window bay at ground level and is complemented by an original cast iron fence. It has aesthetic significance as a landmark building within the Bayview Terrace precinct. (Criteria E & F)

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