House - 'Lenlethan', 1-3 Raglan Street, ST ARNAUD

The house known as 'Lenlethan', 1-3 Raglan Street, St. Arnaud, has significance as an intact example of an interwar Bungalow style. Probably built in the early 20th century, the house appears to be in good condition when viewed from the street.

The house known as 'Lenlethan' at 1-3 Raglan Street is historically and architecturally significant at a LOCAL level. It is associated with residential developments in St. Arnaud in the early 20th century. It also demonstrates original design qualities of an interwar Bungalow style. These qualities include the gambrel roof form, together with the minor gable that projects slightly towards the front. Other intact or appropriate qualities include the symmetrical composition, single storey height, terra cotta roof tiles, face red brick wall construction, face brick chimney with the plain projecting concrete capping, broad eaves with exposed timber rafters, front verandah formed under the overhang of the main roof supported by squat square timber columns and face brick piers with concrete cappings, solid timber verandah brackets, central entrance doorway with sidelights and highlights, timber framed windows and the timber ventilation and battening and panelling in the minor gable end. The landscaped setting also contributes to the significance of the place.

Overall, the house known as 'Lenlethan' at 1-3 Raglan Street is of LOCAL significance.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House