Sheridan Close Apartment Block, Apartment complex in St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Australia.
Sheridan Close is a residential apartment block containing 78 units arranged across 4 floors around a central garden courtyard. The building provides direct access to the neighboring Fawkner Park, connecting residents to outdoor green space.
The complex was constructed between 1951 and 1953 by Prentice Builders under architect Sir Bernard Evans as a cooperative housing project. At the time, it represented Melbourne's largest apartment cooperative development.
The residence attracted notable inhabitants including Leslie M Perrott Senior, Commander Lionel Robinson, and Kathleen Alice Syme OBE among distinguished professionals.
The building features multiple stairwells and elevators providing access to residential units throughout the structure. Covered parking spaces and shared laundry facilities are available for residents on the property.
The facade blends a concave Regency design with Georgian window proportions and Art Deco elements in an unusual architectural combination. This fusion of different design styles creates a distinctive appearance that stands apart from typical apartment buildings of the era.
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