Residence

Location

8 McNicol Street, GEELONG WEST VIC 3218 - Property No 209764

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

A Listed - State Significance

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

Together with No 10, this building is significant for its links with Little Scotland, its well-preserved exterior and its representation of good housing in the 1850's. As a pair no 8 and 10 are unparalleled in their intactness throughout Geelong West . they are of State Significance.

POLICY/RECOMMENDATIONS

Historic Buildings Council register, National Estate Register, Geelong Regional Planning Scheme.

Should external restoration be considered then careful removal of paint from brickwork would enhance this building. An appropriately designed simple picket would enhance both properties although the present fences do not detract from the properties significantly. The concrete verandah should be replaced by a timber one to reduce the deleterious effect of rising damp on the front wall.

REFERENCES

Reports prepared by Lorraine Huddle and Louise Honman for the Geelong West Heritage Action Committee, April, 1986.

City of Geelong Rate Books, Villamanta Ward 1857-8.

Geelong and District Water Board, Field Books

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

Residence