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Avonmore: 26-42 The Avenue. Randwick, New South Wales.

Avonmore Terrace is currently a boutique hotel located opposite Alison Park in Randwick.  Built in 1888 by John Walsh the triple storey row of nine terraces contains 23 rooms rich in interior detail.  Pictured above is the middle terrace which is its most interesting feature.  A central Italianate style tower helps the terrace to appear as one massive mansion.  The mid terrace is the width of two terraces plus the tower and entry.  The entry features a keystoned arch with banded columns topped by a brief flat arched loggia with balustrade.  A single round arched window with keystone and voussoir is flanked by prominent classical pilasters with entablature.  At the top of the tower, an open bottom pediment with the name Avonmore is topped by a cross motif.   Every third terrace has a triangular pediment on the parapet to give symmetry and a point of reference in between.  Read more... (279 words, 7 images, estimated 1:07 mins reading time)

34-38 Webster Street. Ballarat, Victoria

One of several rows of terraces in the prestigious Webster Street area between Ballarat CBD and Lake Wendouree, this row of three single storey terrace houses has the appearance of both a single terrace and individual villas.  Read more... (216 words, 7 images, estimated 52 secs reading time)