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Belleville

Location 350 Ryrie Street,, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No B2202 File Number B2202 Level State

[1/1] B2202 Belleville

Statement of Significance

The Gothic villa Belleville was built for David Boswell Reid, a most distinguished Geelong surgeon, and upon completion in 1870 was considered "The handsomest villa in Geelong". The design, which introduced the latest Victorian era Gothic Imagery and Dichromatic brickwork to Geelong, is an outstanding work of the noted architectural firm of Davidson and Henderson. The interiors are innovatively detailed, with the iron balustrated staircase, plaster ceilings and billiard room of great interest.
Classified: 'Regional'14/11/1968
Revised: 03/08/1998