4 Grindlay Street

Location

4 Grindlay Street NEWPORT, Hobsons Bay City

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is Significant?

The house and fence, constructed c.1925, at 4 Grindlay Street, Newport.

How is it Significant?

The house and fence at 4 Grindlay Street, Newport is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Why is it Significant?

Historically, it illustrates the second important phase of residential development that occurred in Newport during the Interwar period following the expansion of industry. (AHC criteria A4 and D2)

Aesthetically, it is significant as a fine and intact example of an Interwar bungalow, which is notable for its unusually detailed original fence and hedge. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House