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18 Stanley Street

Other Name "St Elvins" Location 18 Stanley Street ELSTERNWICK, Glen Eira City Level Included in Heritage Overlay

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Statement of Significance

"St Elvins" is situated at no 18 Stanley Street, Elsternwick and was built in 1917-18 for the Queen Street wheat broker, Colin Wood. It is aesthetically significant.

It is aesthetically significant (Criterion E) for its capacity to demonstrate the picturesque qualities of the Arts and Crafts mode around the time of the Great War, hallmarks including the use of symmetry, dominant gabled roof forms and a pre-occupation with the aesthetic qualities of materials including in this instance, rough cast, terra cotta, timber and glass. This importance is enhanced by the high level of integrity of the place.