HOUSES (BAYVIEW, HILLVIEW)

Other Name

Terrace

Location

1, 3 & 5 DICKENS STREET, MOONEE PONDS, MOONEE VALLEY CITY

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The houses at 1, 3 and 5 Dickens Street, Moonee Ponds, built in 1890 are significant. The original Victorian era form, materials and detailing contribute to the significance of the place.

Non-original alterations and additions are not significant.

How are they significant?
The houses at 1, 3 and 5 Dickens Street, Moonee Ponds are of aesthetic significance to the City of Moonee Valley.

Why are they significant?
Architecturally, they are highly representative of the born period (Criterion D), their grouping as three detached houses rather than as a terrace being of interest. Aesthetically, they make an important contribution to the historic nineteenth century character of the Dickens Street precinct (Criterion E). Their importance in this respect is enhanced by their intact state.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House