House

Author

City of Bayswater

Place Number

11331

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Location

4 Short St Bayswater

Location Details

Local Government

Bayswater

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1927

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage List	Adopted	25 Feb 2020

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	24 Feb 1998	Classification 3	Classification 3 Sites have heritage significance, though it is likely that these places will or have experienced development pressure. Owners of properties are encouraged to retain and conserve their property wherever possible, although demolition would be supported where there is limited opportunity to retain the existing buildings.
Local Heritage Survey	Adopted	25 Feb 2020	Classification 3	Classification 3 Sites have heritage significance, though it is likely that these places will or have experienced development pressure. Owners of properties are encouraged to retain and conserve their property wherever possible, although demolition would be supported where there is limited opportunity to retain the existing buildings.

Statement of Significance

This place is a representative example of the Inter-War California Bungalow architectural style. It has historic value for its association with McGilvray, a prominent local identity and Roads
Board member.

Physical Description

Large brick and tile house of the distinctive 1920s 'Californian Bungalow' style design. Prominent double gabled fronts feature decorative half timbered detailing with a scroll 'gargoyle' at the peak. The wide front porch that extends across most of the elevated frontage has square brick columns with Egyptian type battered sides and a rendered brick balustrade. The porch is approached by four cement steps flanked by low brick walls. Windows are mostly narrow wood casements with diamond pane leading.

History

The house of Albert McGilvray, a prominent local identity who was a new resident in 1921. As an Industrialist, he quickly became a well known member of the Bayswater community and of the Roads Board. He was a long standing Chairman of the Board and founder of the Parents and Citizens Association. As far as can be ascertained from the planning application, this was one of the most expensive houses built in the district during the nineteen twenties.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity - High
Authenticity - High

Condition

Good

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number	Description
81	Local Heritage Survey Number

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence
Present Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	BRICK	Common Brick
Roof	TILE	Ceramic Tile

Historic Themes

General	Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Settlements

Creation Date

19 Mar 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

19 May 2021

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