Guntawang

Statement of Significance

Guntawang', formerly 'Belvue', is one of the original
residences of the area, in the Federation Queen Anne style, and has
cultural significance because:
- it is closely associated with prominent business people for more
than 7 decades;
- it is one of the oldest residences in the district;
- its extension demonstrates the changing space standards of such
residences over the past century;
- it is central to the Forrest Street west townscape precinct.

The original Federation Queen Anne residence was a notable early
example of its style, which has been visually overborne by a large
extension.

Much of the original residence is intact with a moderatelhighdegree of
integrity.

The original house and its extension demonstrate the changing space
standards of different generations, for prominent business families.

Part of cultural group
Part oftownscape area

Physical Description

Originally a single storey bungalow; later additions have created a second storey predominantly of timber. Two storey verandahs to two sides. Extensive renovations 1979. The existing house bears little external resemblance to the original bungalow, although early stonework remains visible.

Large garden behind high limestone piers with open grille infill panels

History

The original residence, 'Bellevue', was an early and typical single
storey limestone bungalow built in Peppermint Grove around the turn
of the century. The place is associatedwith prominent businessmen, as
it belonged originally to Sidney Emanuel, (a business partner of
Alexander Forrest). Later, between 1950 and 1960 'Bellevue' belonged
to D.R.A Gair, of the Orient Steamship company, who represented the
new wave of mercantile elite who came into Peppermint Grove in the
1950's. Some historical significance.

Integrity/Authenticity

Modifications: Modified by G Burrell in 1970's and two storey extension, by D & M
Jones in 1980's set beside single storey original.

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Historic Themes

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