Dunbaris

Location

38 Hailes Street GREENSBOROUGH, BANYULE CITY

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is significant?

The house, garden, mature trees and the bluestone wall at 38 Hailes Street are of significance. The garage is not significant.

How is it significant?

38 Hailes Street is of historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Banyule.

Why is it significant?

38 Hailes Street is of local historical significance as a rare example of a c1860s farm house in the Greensborough area. The chimneys are a particularly fine feature. (Criterion B)

The use of local materials was typical of the period and is a reminder of the practical difficulty and cost of transporting materials from further afield. (Criterion A)

The setting of the house within a garden containing mature trees and overlooking Whatmough Park enhance the residence. (Criterion E)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House