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Other NamePrecinct Location1-15 & 20-24 AILSA STREET, ASCOT VALE, MOONEE VALLEY CITY LevelIncluded in Heritage Overlay |
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What is significant? - The Contributory houses and garages at 1-15 & 20-24 Ailsa
Street.
How is it significant?
Why is it significant?
The Ailsa Street precinct, which is a residential area comprising
Inter-war era houses constructed c.1935 to c.1940, at 1-15 and 20-24
Ailsa Street, Ascot Vale is significant. The following buildings and
features contribute to the significance of the place:
- The low front and side fences constructed of brick and
cyclone wire.
- Original garden elements including concrete paths
and driveways.
- The visual homogeneity created by the similar
form, styling, materials and siting of the houses.
- The extent to
which development in one period is apparent.
- The low front
fences, which allow views to the front and side elevations of the
houses and enhances the 'garden suburb' character.
- The high
intactness of the majority of the houses when viewed from the street.
Non-original alterations and additions to the Contributory houses
are not significant.
The Ailsa Street precinct is of local aesthetic significance to
the City of Moonee Valley.
Aesthetically, the precinct is significant as a visually
homogeneous streetscape of Inter-war houses, which are related in
scale, form and detailing. The aesthetic qualities of the precinct is
enhanced by the high degree of intactness of the houses and garages,
which are complemented by original front fences, pathways and
driveways and garden landscaping. (Criteria D & E)
Residential buildings (private)
Residential Precinct