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Inverness Avenue Precinct

Other Name

Centred on Inverness Avenue, Toorak

Location

Inverness Avenue ARMADALE, STONNINGTON CITY

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

The precinct is one of the most intact and visually cohesive streetscapes in the City of Stonnington of this period of development. Of particular significance is the construction of all the houses within a short time-span (1901-03) together with the obvious physical demarcation of the area within a clearly percievable boundary. The variation in allotment size and form and therefore house orientation, due to the railway reserve, adds picturesque quality.

The precinct is an extremely well preserved and intact example of late Victorian jousing. It is of further interest for the incorporation of some Federation details, which demonstrate the transition to a new popular architectural style at the turn of last century.

The character of the precinct is complimented by the mature street trees in Inverness Avenue, notably the Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) and the bluestone lanes to the rear of the properties.

The precinct is historically significant as succinct example of the residential development that transformed Malvern and Armadale into middle class suburbs at the turn of last century. The precinct is of further historical significance for its association with the prominent local builder William Maben, who is known to have built well over 60 residences in Malvern, and after whom Maben Place is named.

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