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HOUSE
Other Name- Location23 BRIDGE STREET, KORUMBURRA, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE LevelIncluded in Heritage Overlay |
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
The dwelling, designed and constructed in 1905 by R.A. Kelly for A. Lamberton, at 23 Bridge Street, Korumburra is significant. It is a superior late Victorian Italianate style asymmetrical timber villa with a hip and valley corrugated iron roof and quality detailing. Notable elements include:
- The octagonal hipped bow added to the front of the projecting hip with segmental arched windows
- Block fronted weatherboards.
- Paired segmental arched windows to the front room and large door case with sidelights and highlights.
- The eaves decoration.
- The bullnose verandah with its paired turned timber posts with Corinthian capitals and ornate cast iron frieze.
Non-original alterations and additions to the house including the rear additions and other buildings are not significant. The timber picket fence, while sympathetic, is also not significant.
How is it significant?
The dwelling at 23 Bridge Street, Korumburra is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the town of Korumburra.
Why is it significant?
Historically, the dwelling demonstrates an important phase in the development of Korumburra in the first decade of the 20th Century, when it was the largest and most prosperous town in the Shire and is representative of the fine villas erected for local business people. (Criteria A & D)
Aesthetically, it is a superior example of a late Victorian villa with fine detailing. Of particular note are the original verandah posts and decoration. (Criterion E)
Aesthetically, it is a superior example of a late Victorian villa with fine detailing. Of particular note are the original verandah posts and decoration. (Criterion E)
Group
Community Facilities
Category
House