HOUSE AT 285 High Street

Location

285 High Street TEMPLESTOWE LOWER, Manningham City

Level

Recommended for Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is Significant?

The house, constructed by 1922 for Frank McNamara, at 285 High Street, Lower Templestowe.

How is it Significant?

The house at 285 High Street, Lower Templestowe is of local historic and aesthetic significance to Manningham City.

Why is it Significant?

The house at 285 High Street, Lower Templestowe has historic significance as a representative example of the more substantial houses that were erected by orchardists during the peak years of the orchard industry during the 1920s. (RNE criteria B.2)

The house at 285 High Street, Lower Templestowe has aesthetic significance as a well preserved example of a transitional late-Edwardian residence incorporating details characteristic of the Californian Bungalow style. (RNE criterion E.1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House