House

Location

30 DAVIES STREET,, BRUNSWICK VIC 3056 - Property No 18432

Level

Recommended for Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The house at 30 Davies Street Brunswick is significant. The form of the Federation Queen Anne cottage at the front is significant, as well as original detailing including the chimneys, griffin, wraparound verandah, facing gable end and barge board, terracotta cresting and bay windows. The brick fence and post-2003 additions to the rear are not significant.

How is it significant?
The house is of local aesthetic significance, and has representative value at the local level, to the City of Moreland.

Why is it significant?
With an array of particular features specific to a Federation Queen Anne cottage, largely intact and in excellent condition, the dwelling demonstrates the principal characteristics of this style. (Criterion D) The dwelling features intact examples of finely crafted featuresassociated with the Federation Queen Anne style and demonstrates carefulproportioning and massing, to develop a highly pleasing overallaesthetic effect. (Criterion E)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House