McClune House Back on the Market

Regular readers will know that the The McClune House (1969) has been featured previously on this blog as a rental property and as being for sale. It is on the market again and was featured in last weekend’s Domain.

The property is for private sale and is quoted at $840, 000 - $920,000.

The property listing is here.

Owners of the Date House (1956) Consider Selling

MORE IMAGES AVAILABLE HERE

Just a quick note: the owners of the Date House (1956), in Studley Park, Kew, are considering selling their house. Colin & Bronwyn, the co-owners, have asked me to let serious potential buyers know that they can make an appointment to view this beautiful home by contacting Colin on his mobile number 0418 367 939, or by emailing him at colinATpaperworld.com.au

The bottom image is a very early one – taken by Peter Willie, circa 1957. The other images on the MediaFire site, circa 2004, are provided courtesy of Jane Poynton (I've hosted them there as I am having issues with colours when the images are resized for this blog. My apologies).

Important Updates and New Events

I have a few important updates for BHG members.

In brief:

1) April Event Postponed to November 2009.

2) A renewed relationship between the Boyd Homes Group (BHG) and the Robin Boyd Foundation (RBF).

3) New Event: A walking tour of Studley Park in Kew, entitled Robin Boyd: by example, by influence, on Sunday 3rd May.

4) Volunteers sought for the Open Day.

5) BHG Meeting at the Robin Boyd House II.

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In More Detail:

1) April 2009 Event Postponed to November, and
2) A renewed relationship between the Boyd Homes Group (BHG) and the Robin Boyd Foundation (RBF).

The RBF is launching a range of events in 2009 and Tony Lee, the Executive Director of the Foundation, and I have been discussing the ways in which we can combine our efforts to deliver a revised BHG program of events for 2009.

I will be posting a follow-up message with more information shortly but, essentially, the Clive and Patricia Winter Irving House event has been shifted to November. This has been done because the Haughton James House event, originally scheduled for the November slot, is now included in the Robin Boyd: by example, by influence, Open Day, on Sunday 3rd May.

3) New Event: A walking tour of Studley Park in Kew, entitled Robin Boyd: by example, by influence, on Sunday 3rd May

The Open Day on the 3rd May will include five houses (there may also be a new addition, tbc). As discussed, Boyd's Haughton James House will open as will the Lawrence House. McGlashan and Everist's Guss House, Peter and Dione McIntyre's own house and John Wardle's own house will also be featured on the day.

This is quite a line up. It should be a fantastic day. Please note that bookings are essential. You can read more and download the booking form here.

I would also encourage you to join the RBF. BHG members can join for the special rate of $60. This membership entitles you to discounted entry into many RBF events, including this tour (members pay $60, non-members $80).

Membership forms are available here, or you can email information@robinboyd.org.au for more information.

4) Volunteers sought for the Open Day.

(UPDATE 24 APRIL: PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE ALL OF THE VOLUNTEERS WE NEED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT).

5) BHG Meeting at the Robin Boyd House II

There will also be an additional event, for our new members at the home of the Foundation the Robin Boyd House II. I’ll confirm details ASAP.

Thank you for your patience. As you can appreciate, there are a few changes in the works and quite some work to do. I’ll try to confirm as much as I can in an additional message, and mail out, this week.