House at 242-244 Melbourne Road

How is it Significant?

The house, front fence and outbuilding at 242-244 Melbourne Road, Williamstown are of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay

Historically, the house is important for its strong associations with the Murdoch family who were well known early contractors in the area and occupied the house for a long period. (AHC criteria A4 and H1)

Aesthetically, it is a near complete, relatively successfully designed timber Queen Anne attic styled house which is an uncommon style in Williamstown and as a timber house of the style, not common in the metropolis. Also a prominent building in the residential streetscape and possesses valuable details including the front fence and an unusual outbuilding. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House