Residence

Statement of Significance

Residence, 23 Grey Street is significant as a representative example of Federation bungalow architecture in a prominent location, overlooking Faversham House and town. Both individually and together with the neighbouring 25 Grey Street of the same period, it makes a significant contribution to the historic townscape of York.

Physical Description

The residence is elevated, with several steps up to the front veranda, through the landscaped garden to the gate in the fence along the front boundary. The single-story residence has a protruding gable frontage with veranda to the front recess. The simple hipped roof has a gable front with flying timber detail. The veranda also has a bullnose roof. There is a delicate lace valance and curved brackets detailed in lace. The gable wall has a double hung timber framed window with side lights and a timber bracketed curved arch awning over. The recessed front wall has a replacement aluminium framed window. The front door set has side lights and a fanlight. The tall face brick chimney is corbelled.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: Moderate/High

Condition

Good

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