Iorana, House
Item details
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Name of item: | Iorana, House |
Type of item: | Built |
Group/Collection: | Residential buildings (private) |
Category: | House |
Primary address: | 2 Glencarron Avenue, Mosman, NSW 2088 |
Parish: | Willoughby |
County: | Cumberland |
Local govt. area: | Mosman |
Boundary:
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Property Boundary
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All addresses
Street Address | Suburb/town | LGA | Parish | County | Type |
2 Glencarron Avenue | Mosman | Mosman | Willoughby | Cumberland | Primary Address |
Statement of significance:
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| An example of the typical Balmoral slopes development by affluent Sydney merchants in the Edwardian Era. The house contains good examples of Art Nouveau detailing of the era. |
| Date significance updated: 21 Aug 01 |
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Description
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Designer/Maker: | Not known |
Builder/Maker: | Not known, built around 1913 |
Physical description: | Elevated single storey Federation bungalow with extensive Art Nouveau detailing and finishes. The house is set above The Grove on a series of impressive sandstone retaining walls and has an extensive garden setting to the street. Access is to the rear from Glencarron Avenue. Despite modifications and the addition of attic roof space the house contains fine examples of materials of workmanship characterised by its long low horizontal forms set over extensive rockface sandstone walls. The house is positioned to enjoy extensive views to the harbour. |
History
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Historical notes: | Built for Edward Hepden Brodripp, Auctioneer, in about 1913. The house was subsequently divided into 4 flats and was returned to a single residence in 1987. The site was subdivided in 1952 with the cottage fronting The Grove being separated from the main site. Edward Brodribb was an auctioneer and owner of a furniture warehouse at 772 George Street, Sydney. He was an early member of the Balmoral Beach Club and his wife was a founding member of the Mosman Croquett Club. |
Assessment of significance
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SHR Criteria g) [Representativeness] | This item is aesthetically representative locally. This item is historically representative locally. |
Assessment criteria: | Items are assessed against the State Heritage Register (SHR) Criteria to determine the level of significance. Refer to the Listings below for the level of statutory protection. |
Listings
Heritage Listing | Listing Title | Listing Number | Gazette Date | Gazette Number | Gazette Page |
Local Environmental Plan | Iorana, House | | 09 Dec 11 | 41 | |
Heritage study | | | | | |
Study details
Title | Year | Number | Author | Inspected by | Guidelines used |
Pittwater Road Review | 2001 | | Kim Ketelby | |
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References, internet links & images
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Data source
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The information for this entry comes from the following source: |
Name: | Local Government |
Database number: | 2060299 |
File number: | 299 |
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