Archive for the ‘Height’ Category

Such is the effort that has gone into this replica that I almost did not recognise it as being as such. This is one of the best efforts I am yet to find, so thought it worth mentioning. Presumably built around the 1990s no expense has been spared in creating the illusion of a pair of Victorian terraces. If not for a few giveways such as use of clean modern bricks, a lack of render on the party walls, pastiche lacework, fence, garden and lighting and overall new look the average punter would barely know the difference.  Read more... (456 words, 7 images, estimated 1:49 mins reading time)

Former Terrace Houses: 40 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy. Melbourne, Victoria

This row of three Queen Anne style Edwardian terraces now has the same street address and have been divided into several units.

It consists of two symmetrical terraces built right up to the street and a third set back concertina style with a variation in decoration.  Read more... (315 words, 7 images, estimated 1:16 mins reading time)

Photo by Michael Gardner. All rights reserved. Used with permission

Terrace Houses: 37 Wentworth Street, Glebe. Sydney, New South Wales

This row of five terraced homes in Sydney’s Glebe shares the same address and appears tall due to the basement level, making them triple storey houses.

Terrace Houses: 166-168 Old Inglis Road, Ballan. Victoria

This pair of  timber terraced houses (or cottages) in Ballan particularly interests me. Not only is it a pretty good but rare example of terraced housing in a small Victorian town, but it appears to also be an early example as well.  Read more... (298 words, 7 images, estimated 1:12 mins reading time)

"Jersey" (5), "Clio" (7) and "Greta" (9) Mc Donald Street. Potts Point, New South Wales

This row of three terraces (Greta, Clio and Jersey) is tucked away in a side street in Sydney’s Potts Point. At three storeys this is a large impressive stand of terraces set amongst interwar and modern apartment buildings.  Read more... (312 words, 7 images, estimated 1:15 mins reading time)