'The Gables of Glen Harrow' house and garden, 24 Glen Harrow Heights

Road, Belgrave.

'The Gables of Glen Harrow', 24 Glen Harrow Heights Road, Belgrave, is

of local aesthetic and historical significance.

Of aesthetic significance because it is a fine example of a substantial

Victorian-era country dwelling and garden. (RNE criterion E.1)

Of historic significance as one of the oldest houses built at the time

of the original Belgrave settlement. Association with Cole (RNE

criterion D.2)

[June 2005: description to be completed once access to the site is obtained]

The Gables is a substantial two-storey weatherboard house with corbelled brick chimneys. Adjoining it is a self-contained flat and sheds. The house is surrounded by a well established exotic garden containing two swimming pools.