Residence

The house at 121 Mount Pleasant Road is aesthetically significant at a REGIONAL level. It demonstrates important simple, light, and fresh design qualities of the localised version of the Post War International style which, although found in Melbourne, is rare in Geelong. The design of this functional and elegant residence was strongly influenced by the work of architects Marcel Bruer and Harry Sidler. Important features are the original geometric form, materials, verandah, pergola, external stair, large glass areas, vertical sun control louvres, the carport with driveway of Lilyday toppings and the extensive fence along the two street frontages. It is in excellent condition with an excellent degree of integrity.

The house at 121 Mount Pleasant Road is historically significant at a LOCAL level. It is associated with the architect Ian Melhuish who designed the house in 1964 and has lived in it ever since. The house and surrounding land has associations with the Jacobs Estate subdivision of c.1925, when major portions of outlying land of Jacobs's property were subdivided and sold as suburban allotments.

Overall, the house at 121 Mount Pleasant Road is of REGIONAL significance.

REFERENCE

1. Shire of South Barwon Rate Books

2. Sands & McDougall's Directory of Victoria

3. Land Sales & Subdivisional Maps, G.H.R.C.

4. Interview by Lorraine Huddle with the owner and architect, Ian Melhuish, 16 Feb 2000.

5. GWST Plan of Drainage 6. Apperley, Irving and Reynolds, A Pictorial Guide to Identifying Australian Architecture, 1989.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House