Brunyarra - Victorian Italianate Villa, Santa Maria Del Monte School

Item details


Name of item:	Brunyarra - Victorian Italianate Villa, Santa Maria Del Monte School
Type of item:	Built
Group/Collection:	Residential buildings (private)
Category:	House
Primary address:	59-63 The Boulevarde, Strathfield, NSW 2135
Local govt. area:	Strathfield

All addresses

Street Address	Suburb/town	LGA	Parish	County	Type
59-63 The Boulevarde	Strathfield	Strathfield			Primary Address

Statement of significance:


	Brunyarra, located on the corner of Carrington Avenue was built in 1880 for John Spencer Brunton. It was a private home until 1928 when it became a reception/catering establishment. In 1955 the Sisters of St.Dominic purchased the building and established Santa Maria Del Monte Convent. A Victorian Italiante building constructed of rendered brick, it has a projecting two storey bay and a return verandah. Features include arched top windows, rendered labels with keystones, rendered eave brackets, rendered chimneys and large masonry columns to the verandah. An unsympathetic fence to The Boulevarde detracts from the streetscape value. Brunyarra is of local significance for its architectural qualities that contribute to the overall streetscape of The Boulevarde.
	Date significance updated: 11 Jul 18
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Description


Physical description:	A Victorian Italiante building constructed of rendered brick, it has a projecting two storey bay and a return verandah. Features include arched top windows, rendered labels with keystones, rendered eave brackets, rendered chimneys and large masonry columns to the verandah. Formal landscaping around the building adds to the aesthetic of the site.


Current use:	Education
Former use:	Residential

History


Historical notes:	Brunyarra, located on the corner of Carrington Avenue was built in 1880 for John Spencer Brunton. It was a private home until 1928 when it became a reception/catering establishment. In 1955 the Sisters of St.Dominic purchased the building and established Santa Maria Del Monte Convent.

Historic themes

Australian theme (abbrev)	New South Wales theme	Local theme
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Accommodation-Activities associated with the provision of accommodation, and particular types of accommodation – does not include architectural styles – use the theme of Creative Endeavour for such activities.	(none)-
6. Educating-Educating	Education-Activities associated with teaching and learning by children and adults, formally and informally.	(none)-

Assessment of significance


SHR Criteria c) [Aesthetic significance]	An excellent condition Victorian Italianate villa set back from the street with complimentary formal garden that adds to the aesthetic of the site. The house is substantial in size and retains significant early detailing on its front and side facades. The form and scale of the house is a significant addition to the streetscape.
SHR Criteria g) [Representativeness]	A good representative example of an excellent condition large Victorian Italianate villa that retains significant early detailing and a complimentary formal garden within the Strathfield LGA
Assessment criteria:	Items are assessed against the State Heritage Register (SHR) Criteria to determine the level of significance. Refer to the Listings below for the level of statutory protection.

Recommended management:


	Building façade, roof and landscaping should be maintained. No buildings should be added to the site that obstruct the view of the building from The Boulevarde. A more sympathetic fence should be installed if appropriate.

Listings

Heritage Listing	Listing Title	Listing Number	Gazette Date	Gazette Number	Gazette Page
Local Environmental Plan	Strathfield Local Environmental Plan 2012	I203	29 Mar 13
Local Environmental Plan		170	12 Mar 99	32	2208

Study details

Title	Year	Number	Author	Inspected by	Guidelines used
Strathfield Heritage Study	1986		Michael Fox Architects and Planners		No
Strathfield Heritage Review	2020		NGH Pty Ltd		No

References, internet links & images

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Data source


The information for this entry comes from the following source:
Name:	Local Government
Database number:	2450138

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