Residence

Statement of Significance

Residence, 27 Suburban Road is an example of a Victorian Georgian residence that has been extended. Located at a road juncture on the east side of the Avon River, it was likely associated with transport or travellers in the early days. It makes a contribution to the historical townscape of York.

Physical Description

The single storey residence is a masonry construction that has a retaining wall across the front as the road level has risen and altered over the years making the a cul-de-sac in front of this place. It is located at a significant road juncture on the east side of the Avon River. The residence seems to indicate two stages of construction, with a gable wall to the north end and a hipped roof with veranda at break pitch at the south end. The roof is clad with corrugated iron and breaks pitch along the front veranda. It is difficult to distinguish the openings along the front. Two face brick chimneys with corbelled detail are evident. The west side also presents a “frontage, and is elevated with a veranda along its length.

History

A claim the place may have been associated with the monger family.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: Moderate/High

Condition

Fair/good

Uses

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