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House, Stables

Other Names

'The Cottage' , 1A Linlithgow Rd, Toorak

Location

1A Linlithgow Rd TOORAK, Stonnington City

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

'The Cottage 1A Linlithgow Road was built in 1886 as the stables for 'Eilyer' the mansion home of prominent pastoralist Albert Austin. They were converted in 1920 to provide a laundry and staff accommodation for Shackell residence (1 Linlithgow Rd) which was built in 1919, converted again into a house on a separate allotment in 1959, and sold by the Shackell family in 1986.

The property is of regional significance for:

- the historical use as stables for the original mansion 'Eilyer'
- the historical and physical associations with the Shackell residence and the converted stables of Yar Orrong, both adjacent, the stables probably representing the last such structures surviving in juxtaposition in Toorak
- the picturesque Arts & Crafts influenced architectural character - a consequence of the design and massing of the original stable design as well as its conversion
- the mature oak trees, also apparently dating from the construction of Eilyer.

Physical elements that contribute to this significance are:

- slate gabled roof
- rough cast walls
- simple fenestration to upper floors
- mature oak trees

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