11 Lyndhurst Crescent

Significance of Individual Property

1. Architecturally significant for the probably Beswicke inspired form, which characterises many mansions and large villas in Hawthorn.

2. Architecturally significant for the prominent role it plays in illustrating the flow on effect for high quality housing which focused on the mansions. Strategically placed on Hawthorn Hill.

3. Historically significant as one of three substantial boom period residences in Lyndhurst Cres. owned by August Fritsch in 1889-90, No.11 has historical significance for its associations with the notable early brickmaker who, with his partner, John Holzer, owned large local brickmaking works.

HO155 Lyndhurst Crescent Precinct, Hawthorn

Lyndhurst Crescent Precinct, Hawthorn, is an area of heritage significance for the following reasons:

-The place is representative of the growth of Hawthorn as a garden suburb from 1856- 1900, particularly through the siting of middle-class, Victorian-style villas of varied size and materials in garden settings.

-The development of the place capitalized on the fashionable status of nearby Harcourt Street and consolidated this area as a highly desirable garden suburb for the both the wealthy and relatively wealthy.

- The place contains a number of significant examples of the Victorian architectural style.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House