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St Neots, 244-246 Domain Road, South Yarra

Gould, Meredith30/07/1984

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Gould, Meredith

Date of work:

30/07/1984

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BIF-SY 102523

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Item from Collection: Heritage Collection (HC)

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Series: South Yarra (BIF-SY)

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UnrestrictedOpen access.

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Building Address: 246 Domain RoadBuilding Title: St NeotsBuilding Type: Flats ; Original Use: ResidenceStyle: Queen AnnePeriod: VictorianConstruction date: 1890 ; Source: Building Permit ApplicationMaterials: Encaustic tile to verandaNotable features/Significance: The rough cast gable ends with strapped timber work and porch decorate decorate a basic Victorian dichrome (hawthorn & red) brick form. The detailing is that more usually associated with the Queen Anne period. A particularly fine entrance porch distinguishes this building. Unpainted decorative brickwork is noteable.Alterations: Upper fence panel (inappropriate)Other Comments: Possibly some features (1 gable and single storey addition may have been added soon after construction).Architect: Hyndman & Bates (BPA)Builder : Dunham Ezra (Kens Street, Glenferrie) (BPA)1890 - Occupier/Owner: Staughton, ST - No. 40 - Brickhouse - 18 rooms (Rates 350 pounds)1895 - Occupier/Owner: Staughton, ST - No. 40 - Brickhouse, billiard room, stables & ballroom - 18 rooms (Rates 300 pounds)1916 - Occupier: Staughton, Eliza ; Owner: Executors Staughton - No. 40 - Brickhouse, billiard room, stables & ballroom - 18 rooms (Rates 250 pounds)1936 - Occupier: Bodley, Louisa ; Owner: Spring, Mary D. - No. 244/6 - Brickhouse, billiard room, stables & ballroom - 18 rooms (Rates 320 pounds)1966 - Occupier: Van Berseck family ; Owner: D'Arcy Edward T. - No. 244 - Brickhouse, billiard room, stables & ballroom - 18 rooms (Rates $2100)1982 - Occupier: OYO flats - No. 244/6 - Flats - 4

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