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Ashton Villa

Location

64 Pasco Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City

Level

Incl in HO area contributory

Statement of Significance

What is Significant?

Ashton Villa, designed by Thomas Morris and constructed by Isaac Clark in 1858, at 64 Pasco Street, Williamstown.

How is it Significant?

Ashton Villa at 64 Pasco Street, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Why is it Significant?

Historically, it is significant for its strong associations with Williamstown's early and important role as first Melbourne's first harbour by the house's long occupation and ownership by the grantee, George Ashton, who was one of the first group of government appointees under the new Victorian government for maritime service. It is also significant as one of a small number of pre-1860 dwellings in Williamstown and the State of Victoria. (AHC criteria A4, B2 and H1)

Aesthetically, it is significant as a near original example of an early and simply styled Victorian villa, which is notable for its basalt construction and original features such as the twelve pane windows and original chimneys. Situated on a prominent corner site, it makes a significant contribution to the historic character of the Government Survey precinct. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House