House at 18 Esplanade

The house at 18 Esplanade, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobson's Bay.

Historically, it is significant as a representative example of the maritime villas that were erected in the Esplanade during the mid to late nineteenth century and forms part of a precinct of similar dwellings, which demonstrates the early desirability of the Esplanade as a residential address. (AHC criteria A4 and D2)

Aesthetically, although altered and of conservative design for its date, the house is significant as a locally rare example of a two storey timber dwelling, which contributes to the historic character of the Esplanade precinct. (AHC criteria E1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House