| House | $1,546,800  |
| Unit | $817,800  |
| Land | $1,055,000  |
Surrounding suburbs
| Alphington | $1,834,800 |
| Balwyn North | $2,303,900 |
| Bellfield | $959,200 |
| Eaglemont | $2,149,400 |
| Heidelberg | $1,221,500 |
| Heidelberg Heights | $949,200 |
| Kew East | $2,107,300 |
| Preston | $1,128,600 |
| Thornbury | $1,336,800 |
| House | $732 |
| Unit | $520 |
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| Planning History: |
| Registered as Victorian heritage |
| Last updated on - January 5, 2006 What is significant? Heidelberg Town Hall was officially opened in April 1937. The former Shire of Heidelberg experienced rapid suburbanisation during the 1930s and the City of Heidelberg was proclaimed in 1934. The increased population and expanded range of municipal services and responsibilities determined the need for a large civic centre that could provide extensive office space for Council staff, as well as Council chambers and a public hall. Two architectural firms, Peck & Kemter and AC Leith & Bartlett were appointed in association to design the new civic centre. Bartlett had recently returned from overseas where he was greatly influenced by recent architecture in Europe. The City of Heidelberg was desirous of a progressive modern image. Externally the design owes much to the seminal Hilversum Town Hall in the Netherlands designed by Willem Dudok and constructed between 1924 and 1931. The interior shows the influence of Art Deco design. Built by local contractor G S Gay, Heidelberg Town Hall stands at the highest point of Ivanhoe as an imposingly monumental building. The different functions of offices and auditorium are clearly expressed in the simple block-like masses which are arranged asymmetrically, separated by the 28 metres clock tower. The building is faced with textured buff brickwork with a minimum of applied decorative detail. Vertical accents are provided to the principal elevation not only by the clocktower but also by the massive three-quarter height triplet of door and window openings to the hall. The portico added in 1994 attempted a contextual solution but unfortunately now partially obscures this important element. The auditorium, now known as the Great Hall, achieves a very wide clear span by incorporating an innovative welded steel frame in its structure.The parquetry floor, capable of seating 1,000 people, is flanked by vestibules for lounge seating. Above the vestibules are arcades with curved balconies overlooking the auditorium. Internally the building makes extensive use of Australian native timber, principally Queensland maple. Art Deco style fittings include original light fittings and concealed lighting, door furniture, clocks, some original signage, and use of chrome and marble. Although there have been some alterations, there are several spaces within the building which have high integerity, and are a contributory part of the distinctive styling of the building and which assist in an understanding of the responsibilities of local government in Victoria in the 1930s. These are : -the entrance to the Municipal offices and the stair lobby on the ground and first floor; -the Council Chamber; -the Mayors Room; -the first floor hallway connecting the stair lobby and serving the Council chamber, adjoining offices a |
| 25 Aug 2012 |
| Cuppressus sempervirens X4 removal due to vegtation damaging infrastructure |
| (Source: Streamlined Planning through Electronic Applications and Referra, reference no: S023264J) |
| 13 Mar 2013 |
| Transfer of Licence |
| (Source: Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation, reference no: 29107A12) |
| 24 Mar 2014 |
| Transfer of Licence |
| (Source: Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation, reference no: 29107A13) |
| 05 Jun 2018 |
| Partial demolition and buildings and works to the former Heidelberg Town Hall building, use of the land for a library and cultural hub (place of assembly), cafe, maternal child health centre (medical centre), ancillary office and alteration of access |
| (Source: , reference no: ) |
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