Residence

The house at 22 Regent Street is aesthetically significant at a LOCAL level. It demonstrates original design qualities of the interwar Old English style which include the picturesque arrangement of gable roof forms, with a dominant traversing gable and two minor gables projecting perpendicular to it. Other intact qualities include the prominent and wide rectangular chimney with its curving lower section, curved verandah porch, brick corbelling at the gable ends, brick patterning on the walls and chimney, and the timber framed windows. The front garden and fence contribute to the significance of the place. The building also makes a significant contribution to the predominantly single storey residential streetscape.

The house at 22 Regent Street is historically significant at a LOCAL level. It is associated with the housing developments in Belmont during the interwar period.

Overall, the house at 22 Regent Street is a LOCAL significance.

REFERENCE

1. Shire of South Barwon Rate Books, 1947-48, 1955-56.

2. Sands and McDougall's Directory of Victoria, 1956.

3. Interview by Rowe and Huddle with Mr Eric Lyons, retired Geelong builder, 3 March, 1999.

4. Drainage Plans and Inspector's Reports, 1948, Barwon Water Profis system.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House