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House 35 Grey Street

Author

Shire of York

Place Number

18838
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Location

35 Grey St York

Location Details

Lot 54. Also Cnr Grey & Ford Streets - other perm listed place is at #24 Grey Street.

Local Government

York

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Constructed from 1892, Constructed from 2005

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 25 Nov 2019 Grade C

Grade C

Some/Moderate significance - Contributes to the heritage of the locality. Has some altered or modified elements, not necessarily detracting from the overall significance of the item.

Statement of Significance

Residence, 35 Grey Street is a representative example of a Federation Queen Anne with additions and renovations, in an elevated position in landscaped gardens, it makes a contribution to the historic townscape of York.

Physical Description

The residence is situated in an elevated position on the northwest corner of Grey and Pool streets overlooking Faversham House and the former Faversham barn in Pool Street. An extensive brick pillared fence with bays of vertical steel fencing extends along both street front boundaries. The single story residence addresses the corner with a broad truncated corner featuring a gable detail and bullnose veranda. The face brick construction with a hipped roof also features another gable facing Pool Street. The residence has been extended and restored it is difficult to discern the original build and detail. The tall brick chimneys with moulded corbelling and double clay pots are distinctive on the roof line.

History

Likely built by GA Stevens. He served as the Town Clerk from 1891. In 1906, he was arrested and tried for embezzlement of Road Board funds.
Since c.2005 “Elsinore” has provided bed and breakfast accommodation.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: Low/Moderate

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Creation Date

05 Feb 2010

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

20 Oct 2020

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