Residence

What is Significant?
The house at 2 Ledbury Court, Toorak is a large, double-storey Old English style residence designed by architect Charles Neville Hollinshed. It was built c1933 on land subdivided from the nineteenth century mansion estate Medindie (formerly 'The Elms').

Elements that contribute to the significance of the place include (but are not limited to):

-The original external form, materials and detailing of the building.
-The high level of external intactness.
-The unpainted state of face brick and terracotta elements.
-The legibility of the original form from the public domain.
-Original portions of the brick front fence.
-The domestic garden setting (but not the fabric of the garden itself).
-The absence of visible on-site vehicle accommodation other than the original garage.

Non-original fabric, including the c2008 alterations and additions, does not contribute to the significance of the place.

How is it significant?
The house at 2 Ledbury Court, Toorak is of local architectural significance to the City of Stonnington.

Why is it significant?
The house is architecturally significant as an impressive and largely intact Old English style residence (Criterion D). The imposing street facade is noteworthy for its strong gables and austere brick surfaces with a more elaborate half-timbered gable accentuating the entry (Criterion E). The house's modest front setback further contributes to its strong streetscape presence.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House