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Avalon Residence

Other Name 14 Power Avenue, Toorak Location 14 Power Avenue TOORAK, Stonnington City Level Included in Heritage Overlay

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Statement of Significance

Avalon is of regional significance as a distinguished example of the English Arts and Crafts style, especially as seen in the work of the architect C.F.A. Voysey. Major attributes include the simple yet powerful roof form, whose wide hip is extended out over exaggerated eaves, supported on eaves brackets projecting bays. The sheer walls punctuated by fenestration and the use of shingling are especially distinctive features. The original design has been extended sympathetically by the same architectural firm. Avalon remained for a long period in the ownership of the Butler family.