354 Burke Road

Location

354 Burke Road, Glen Iris,Boroondara City

Level

Incl in HO area indiv sig

Statement of Significance

Significance of Individual Property

Historically, a better version of a standard style for Camberwell and historically expressive because of its intactness, given its long-term occupation by one of Camberwell's 'manager/manufacturing' class: of regional interest.

Architecturally, an exceptionally complete and full-developed bungalow design with distinctive elements such as window bays and a pergola gateway: of Regional importance.

HO230 Toorak Estate & Environs, Glen Iris

Toorak Estate and Environs, Glen Iris, is an area of heritage significance for the following reasons:

- The place is a generally intact and notable estate that was largely developed in the post-WW1 era from 1916 to 1925. Bungalows are the predominant architectural style.

-The place is representative of the influence of electric railways and tramways on the subdivision and development of housing estates following WWI.

-The place demonstrates a high consistency of building form, siting and material, as encouraged by municipal by-laws and (in this area) brick and tile covenants.

- The place is a relatively intact interwar landscape containing concrete roads and mature street trees, and with some original fences.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House