Chadwick House

The three houses are all domestic dwellings, modest in size and built in an era when extensive architectural work was being done on public buildings and mansions.

The three houses were sited to take advantage of the vista, ventilation, sunshine and a ‘healthy atmosphere’ which were considered important to the design.

The house exhibits many technological innovations including wall recessed, sliding window sashes, modular wall-framing and convection heating vents to the fireplaces.

The large timber door which slides to conceal the front dining room is further evidence of the technical innovation employed in the house.

The weatherboards and timber are charcoal grey, the veranda balustrades are yellow and the panels of rough cast are orange/ochre in colour.

Chadwick house reflects both the tenets of Gothic Revival Functionalism based in part of the writings of A.W.N.

Chadwick house demonstrates the principles of William Morris in its material and structural honesty, awareness of functionalism and site and appreciation of fine craftsmanship.