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Hillside: 155-159 Hoddle Street, Richmond. Melbourne, Victoria
Hillside: 155-159 Hoddle Street, Richmond. Melbourne, Victoria
Hillside is a terrace I’ve been fascinated with for many years. Occupying a commanding position setback high atop Richmond Hill on busy Hoddle Street, this tall double storey row of three Italianate terrace houses has been without its double storey verandah for so long I wonder if anyone remembers what the original looked like. Nevertheless, its architecture reveals many interesting and typically Melbourne features.
18-22 Derby Street, Collingwood. Melbourne, Victoria
Terrace Houses: 18-22 Derby Street, Collingwood. Melbourne, Victoria
Another interesting little row of terraces which is (at the time of writing) not covered by heritage controls. What I find most interesting about these Victorian Regency style terraces is the way that the architect or builder has attempted to address and express the glently sloping topography of the street. Only one of this row of three double storey terraces is stepped up, yet the treatment of the big bold cornice is noteworthy. The cornice, parapet and string course dynamically curves upward in an almost baroque statement accentuating the step down. The other end terrace (formerly a corner shop or pub) projects forward to the street with a splayed corner (topped by feature parapet flanked by scrolls) in another unusual relationship. The combination and composition is quite rare, especially for Melbourne.
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40 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy. Melbourne, Victoria
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.
Ballarat Terrace: 227-231 Lydiard Street North, Soldiers Hill. Ballarat, Victoria
Ballarat Terrace: 227-231 Lydiard Street. Soldiers Hill, Victoria
Ballarat Terrace, built in 1889, is about as close to the Melbourne boom style of terrace that you can find outside of Melbourne. The terrace is fully restored and operates as a bed and breakfast.
It was designed for publican Hugh Raverty by local architect firm James and Piper.1
1-5 Neptune Lane, St Kilda. Melbourne, Victoria
Terrace Houses: 1-5 Neptune Lane, St Kilda. Melbourne, Victoria
This row of three east facing single storey terrace houses is set back slightly from the street on a narrow back lane facing a bluestone lane. The modest decoration and other stylistic anomalies suggests it has been modified at points during its life. There are a couple of hints as to its past condition.
The apperance of this row and its setting is much more akin to early working class terraces in Sydney than Melbourne.
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