House

Statement of Significance

House, 131 Stirling Street, a single storey limestone and iron house has cultural heritage significance because it is a fine although altered example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture. It has landmark qualities and contributes to the aesthetic and precinctual qualities of Stirling Street, and the community's sense of place.

Physical Description

House, 131 Stirling Street, is a substantial single storey limestone, brick and iron house built in the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture. The walls are limestone with red brick quoins. The hipped and gabled roof has various roof lines and is clad in replacement zincalume. The gables have timber finials and other decorative timberwork. There are two tall brick and rendered corbelled chimneys. There are bullnose verandahs (not original). The front elevation has timber doors with top and side lights, and timber framed double hung sash windows, with rendered sills.
A 1910 additional wing on the southern side was built in the style of the original. Further additions to the rear including a garage with modern timber roller door are rendered, painted masonry and zincalume. There is a recent limestone and steel picket wall to the boundary line.

History

Stirling Street formed the northern boundary of Governor Stirling’s grant Location 26 of 100,000 acres). The street was first developed during the 1850s when several lots were granted to the Enrolled Pensioner Guards.

The date of construction of House, 75 Stirling Street is not known. No entry could be found for the lot in the 1899 Rate Book and there are no rate books for the 1906 to 1920 period. It is thought that the house was built c. 1890.

House, 131 Stirling Street was built c 1890 for K M Eastman. It was built by local contractor, Mr MacKinnon.

Additions, designed by architect Eustace Cohen, were completed in 1910. The additions comprised a bedroom, hallway and dining room.

By 1941, the house was owned by Kenneth Eastman and occupied by L Larsen. Harry Eastman was the owner and occupier in 1951.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of authenticity with sympathetic additions. The original form is recognisable.

Condition

Exterior: Good.

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