Presbyterian Manse (Former)

The former Presbyterian Manse at 27 Lyons Street, Williamstown is of local historic, social and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Historically, it was a major and early public building in Williamstown and thus associated with its early civic growth. It was the design of Williamstown's first Surveyor, is among the earliest group of religious residences in Melbourne and marks the site of the Presbyterian's first reserve in Williamstown. It is also the oldest religious residence in the town, it is sited in an uncommon setting and is among the oldest group of houses in the metropolitan area. (AHC criteria A4 and D2)

Aesthetically, it is an early large and near original example of a villa residence which has been constructed of local stone (basalt), today a relatively uncommon material in the metropolis, it possesses valuable early details and materials and was designed by one of the regions early architects (Bull) who was also Williamstown's first Surveyor. It is sited in an uncommon setting. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)

Note: Included on the Victorian Heritage Register as VHR H229.

Group

Religion

Category

Other - Religion