HERITAGE CITATION REPORT - Wyndham City

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Name Address

Place Type Citation Date

Silver Birches Watton Street Werribee

Reserve 1997

Significance Level Local

Recommended

VHR - HI - PS Yes

Heritage Protection

Silver Birches

History and Historical Context

This is one of three large residences built in the Werribee township for the Carter family.[1] Dating from 1954, this house (now Silver Birches) was constructed for Walter Carter, Junior.[2] Located on Lot 2 of Block 5 in the Werribee Township, the site was transferred from Dr. C. H. Prowse to Walter Carter on 3 June 1954.[2]

An earlier dwelling on the site valued at 50 pounds was replaced by the new residence valued at 199 pounds in 1954. Silver Birches was completed by 1956 when the valuation had increased to 254 pounds.[2] This post-Second World War residence was most probably architect designed but its designer is unknown (attempts have been made to contact Peter Carter, a descendant but have so far been unsuccessful). ----------------------------------------REFERENCES [1] Chris Johnston, Rural Heritage Study, Western Region of Melbourne, W5, p.203. [2] Shire of Werribee Valuers Cards 1954-55 No.764.

Relevant Historical Australian Themes

8.3 Creating a home

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Description

Physical Description Silver Birches is a grand residence set in extensive grounds. The house is built in cream brick with a hipped roof, reflecting an oriental influence in the "upturned" eaves. The terracotta roof tiles are flat. The house has two main wings visible from the street - a single storey wing and a two storey wing, the latter apparently the main section of the house. The entry porch is marked by a simple brick colonade, creating the appearance of an oriental screen. The house name, in wrought iron, is located on the main facade above the porch. The house has only been seen from the front street, and the interiors have not been inspected. The house and garden are set behind a high brick fence and a row of Norfolk Island Pines on the street boundary. Silver birches line the drive, but appear more recent than the house. Stylistically, the house is distinctive within Werribee and is of architectural interest. As yet, it has not been possible to determine the architect associated with the house.

Recommended Management Architect/designer.

Occupancy

Ownership Private

Site Context House, fence, Norfolk Island Pines.

Statement of Significance

Silver Birches has probable regional significance as one of three large township residences associated with the Carter family, founders of two poultry farms and contributers to the development of this important district industry from the 1920s, and as a distinctive example of a post-Second World War architecture, one of few architect-designed houses in Werribee or the outer western region in this period, and constructed for a prominent district farming family.

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Recommendations 1997

External Paint Controls

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Internal Alteration Controls

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Tree Controls

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Fences & Outbuildings

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Prohibited Uses May Be Permitted

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Incorporated Plan

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Aboriginal Heritage Place

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Other Recommendations Planning Scheme Wyndham Heritage List

This information is provided for guidance only and does not supersede official documents, particularly the planning scheme. Planning controls should be verified by checking the relevant municipal planning scheme.

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