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MORTLAKE

Other Names

Morris House, Extra, group , Mortlake (41 Jeffrey St) , Former UV Knight Residence (26 Ogilvy St)

Location

41 JEFFREY STREET, LEONGATHA, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE

Level

Rec for HO area contributory

[1/5]
Mortlake
[2/5]
House, 45-47 Roughead St
[3/5]
House, 110-112 McCartin St
[4/5]
Former UV Knight’s House, 26
[5/5]
Mortlake, 41 Jeffrey St

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
'Mortlake', designed and constructed in 1921 by F.W. Morris as his own residence, at 41 Jeffrey Street, Leongatha is significant.

How is it significant?
'Mortlake' at 41 Jeffrey Street, Leongatha is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the town of Leongatha.

Why is it significant?
Historically, it demonstrates the significant residential development that occurred in Leongatha during the interwar period. It is also of interest for its associations with locally important contractor, FW Morris. (AHC criteria - A.4 and D.2)

Aesthetically, it is a superior and locally rare example of an interwar attic bungalow that makes a notable contribution to the historic character of Jeffrey Street. It is also of interest as a fine example of the work of local contractor, FW Morris. (AHC criterion - E.1)

Group