Monkton (Detached House)

Monkton Detached House is a timber-framed domestic house constructed in 1925. It is historically significant because of its association with the entry of women into the local professions in Queensland, especially so into the architectural profession. It is designed by Elina Emily Mottram, who was the first woman in Queensland to establish her own architectural practice. It is preserved for its cultural heritage significance.
Key features
Monkton is located at the northern end of Ardoyne Road at Corinda. It has a symmetrical front that comprises double-sided gables that face the road on both sides of a projecting porch. Bay windows flank either sides of the porch. These architectural qualities are significant as they are still intact in form and detailing of a timber residence.
Historian Judith Mckay described Monkton with a focus on utility and comfort, which she credits as attributes of Mottram’s early work. She quotes Florence Taylor as saying...