Villa

known as Wayside Cottage has been extended Read more...

The dwelling at 731 Swanson Road comprises an 1870’s single storey, gable roofed, timber weatherboard house with 4 light sash windows, and a front verandah. The house is associated with the early development of the area. The core of the house is representative of simple weatherboard houses of the area. The fibrolite addition detracts from its overall significance. Note: placed Read more...

– “No. 739 is situated towards the rear of its original lot and is now obscured by a relocated bungalow and heavy vegetation.  It is also possibly related to the railway development, or is possibly the homestead of a small farm holding (it is visible in the historic image in #2).  QV dates the property to 1925, which would make Read more...

– Old house opposite garage (been there a long time) [Dawn Ellis] Read more...

The late 19th century bay villa at 749 Swanson Road comprises a single storey L-plan structure with a gabled roof, two light double hung sash windows, and a bull-nosed corrugated iron front verandah with ornate support posts and fretwork. Finials crown the gables. The villa is set amidst trees. Land history includes: Henry Smyth 1883, mortgage default 1896, J P Read more...