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221 Lennox Street

Other Name Orwell Cottage Location 221 Lennox Street, RICHMOND VIC 3121 - Property No B1529 File Number B1529 Level Local

[1/1] B1529 221 Lennox St Richmond

Statement of Significance

AHC CITATION
Orwell Cottage is a single storey attic house construced of timber, lined with weatherboards and enhanced with a timber verandah, french windows and narrow attic dormer windows in the style of a regency cottage. The building was allegedly erected in 1848 and certainly was standing in 1855, the original occupant/owner not being established. Captain Valentine Wright later occupied the premises. Orwell Cottage is of limited local historical importance as one of the oldest surviving timber houses in Richmond occupied for at least thirty years by Captain Valentine Wright and family. The cottage is of interest as an unusual attic house constructed in the pre gold rush colonial era and reflecting regency traditions. The interior, with timber dados, lining boards and restrained fireplace and joinery details is notable and well preserved. Orwell Cottage has been sympathetically modified and the original character, joinery and fixtures are intact. The building has been inappropriately painted externally. Of local significance.