House; 15 Brisbane Street, BERWICK

The house, constructed by Mr Wallace in 1939 and the surrounding mature garden and front fence, at 15 Brisbane Street, Berwick.

The house at 15 Brisbane Street, Berwick is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Casey.

Historically, it was constructed in 1939 as the home of Alfred Barker, then the newly retired headteacher of Berwick Primary School, and remained in the family ownership until at least 1993. (AHC criterion H1)

Aesthetically, it is significant as a well-preserved Inter-war villa of a style rare in Berwick. Built on high land overlooking the road the house features stucco rendered walls and decorative brickwork, with excellent detailing in joinery architraves, eaves and porch floor. It is complemented by a mature garden, which provides an appropriate setting. (AHC criterion E1)