Alistair Knox heading

McLennan
Client: McLennan
Address: 72 Ryans Rd, Eltham. 3095 VIC
Year Built: 1951
Description: Mud brick curve fronted two storey with an attached single story wing. A second level was added to this in the 1970s. The steep site allows entry from the upper level.

Drawing Location: Unknown
Keywords: mud brick
Notes:

Built for Alistair's elder sister, Isobel, and her husband Angus. Sold a few years later as Isobel had an aversion to the snakes living in the Eltham bush. In 1956 Alistair built her another house in Mont Albert




McLennan house, 72 Ryans Rd, Eltham. VIC 3095. Mud brick house designed and built for his Sistaer, Isobel, in 1948 Entry from Porter St Photo: Tony Knox
McLennan house, 72 Ryans Rd, Eltham. VIC 3095. Mud brick house designed and built for his Sistaer, Isobel, in 1948 Front with current owner. Two story section at rear is a later addition Photo: Tony Knox
McLennan house, 72 Ryans Rd, Eltham. VIC 3095. Mud brick house designed and built for his Sistaer, Isobel, in 1948 Bedroom Photo: Tony Knox
McLennan house, 72 Ryans Rd, Eltham. VIC 3095. Mud brick house designed and built for his Sistaer, Isobel, in 1948 Staircase from entrance leading to living on lower level Photo: Tony Knox

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