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HOUSE

Location

62 HOLMES ROAD,, MOONEE PONDS VIC 3039 - Property No 191946

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The house, constructed c.1881 for Theophilus Parker,at 62 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds is significant.

How is it significant?
The house at 62 Holmes Road, Moonee Pondsis of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Moonee Valley.

Why is it significant?
Historically, it is representative of an important phase in the residential development of Moonee Ponds, spurred by the opening of the nearby railway station and forms part of a group of similar era houses in Holmes Road. It's connection with prominent stock agent Theophilus Parker, who built the house c.1881 and lived there until his death in 1910, is also of some interest. (Criteria A & H)

Aesthetically, it is significant as an interesting example of a Victorian brick villa, distinguished by its unusual triple-fronted facade. (Criterion E)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House