4 Waverley Ave

Location

4 Waverley Ave, Kew,Boroondara City

Level

Incl in HO area contributory

Statement of Significance

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