House at 74 The Strand

The house at 74 The Strand, Newport is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Historically, it is significant as one of a small number of surviving nineteenth century villas that illustrate the earliest phase of development of The Strand. (AHC criteria A4 and D2)

Aesthetically, although altered, it retains its distinctive Italianate form, which is notable for the rare (in a local context) pair of canted bays. It contributes to the small group of similarly styled and sited dwellings in this part of The Strand. (AHC criteria B2 and E1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House