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Myoora, 405 - 411 Alma Road

Other Name ''Bagatelle'', formerly ''Myoora'' Location 405-411 Alma Road CAULFIELD NORTH, GLEN EIRA CITY Level Included in Heritage Overlay

[1/1] 405 Alma Rd Caulfield, August

Statement of Significance

"Bagatelle", formerly "Myoora" is important at the State level as a very large villa residence showing Italianate, Medieval, French and Queen Anne influences, skilfully combined by noted Melbourne architect, Anketell Henderson with north facing facade and important secondary elevations facing east and south. It is important also as a most opulent demonstration of the fortunes derived from gold mining in Australia last century. "Bagatelle" is one of Caulfield's most substantial late Victorian villa residences, comparable with "Labassa" and "Rippon Lea"