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20 Hillcrest Avenue
Other NamePark Hill Location20 Hillcrest Avenue KEW, BOROONDARA CITY LevelIncl in HO area indiv sig |
Statement of Significance
HO142 Barrington Avenue Precinct, Kew
Barrington Avenue Precinct, Kew, is an area of heritage significance
for the following reasons: - There is a concentration of graded buildings of high quality design
in the area. - The area features predominantly Federation and interwar building
stock, reflecting the strength of Kew's development in these years,
and has a high level of integrity. It stands as the leading
concentration of Kew housing from these combined periods. - The area features generally well preserved basalt kerbing, grading
and bitumen footpath surfacing in the streets, on their original
pattern, and a large number of mature street trees and private gardens. -The area complements the historical and architectural significance
of the Boroondara Cemetery adjacent to it, and the design of Victoria
Park adjoining it.
Group
Residential buildings (private)
Category
House