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Athole, 18 Poplar Grove

Other Name "Athole" Location 18 Poplar Grove CARNEGIE, Glen Eira City Level Included in Heritage Overlay

[1/1] 18 Poplar Grove Carnegie,

Statement of Significance

"Athole" is situated at no. 18 Poplar Grove, Carnegie and was designed by and built for its owner, the noted architect John Thomas Kelleher, in 1889. It is a single storeyed Italianate villa with noteworthy features. It is historically and aesthetically significant.

It is historically significant (Criterion A) as the home of J.T. Kelleher, a prominent architect of the Victorian Public Works Department during the late nineteenth century. As such, it offers insights into the stylistically innovative nature of this architect and moreover, of his work for the Department. It is historically significant also as a rare surviving late Victorian villa in its locality.

It is aesthetically significant (Criterion E) for its capacity to demonstrate the highly individual and eclectic approach taken by Kelleher in the design of his own house.

Such elements as the hood moulds, turned timber posts and fretted brackets were highly innovative for their time whilst the exotic horseshore archway and ornamented bulkhead in the hallway are contributory elements.