House at 3 Rupert Street

The house at 3 Rupert Street, Newport is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobson's Bay.

Historically, it is significant as one of the oldest dwellings in this area and illustrates the short-lived first phase of development in this area that was associated with the speculative subdivision during the late nineteenth century. (AHC criteria A4 and D2)

Aesthetically, it is significant as a rare and very early example of a Transitional villa constructed in brick with notable original detail. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House