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HOUSE

Other Name

C92

Location

14 BRIDGE STREET, KORUMBURRA, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

[1/5]
House, 14 Bridge St
[2/5]
'Flying' gable, 14 Bridge St
[3/5]
Norfolk Island Pine, 14 Bridge
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Porthole window, 14 Bridge St
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Front entrance door, 14 Bridge

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The house, designed and constructed in 1915 by Neil Falconer for Mr. Larkin, at 14 Bridge Street, Korumburra is significant. The house is an Edwardian Queen Anne style villa. Typical of the style, it is asymmetrical in plan, with a hipped roof extending to form a return verandah between two projecting bays, while diagonal emphasis is provided by the gablet above the splayed verandah corner and position of the entrance at the side. A notable feature is the 'flying' half timbered gable ends, which are supported by timber brackets. Other details characteristic of this style include the porthole windows, and the notched shingling above the bay windows, the turned timber verandah posts and arched ladder valance, and the sidelights and highlights surrounding the entrance door. There is one brick chimney with a simple cornice.

Non-original alterations and additions to the house and other buildings on the site are not significant.

How is it significant?
The house at 14 Bridge Street, Korumburra is of local aesthetic and architectural significance to South Gippsland Shire.

Why is it significant?
Aesthetically and architecturally, it is a fine and well-detailed example of a Queen Anne style villa. The asymmetrical form, with diagonal emphasis, and details such as the porthole windows, and the notched shingling above the bay windows are all typical characteristics of this style. It is of particular note, however, for the 'flying' half timbered gable ends, which are rare within the Shire. It is also significant as a house by Neil Falconer and demonstrates his skill both as a designer and builder. (Criteria B, D, E & H)

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