Afon Rhos Cottage and House
5-7 Hope Street SPOTSWOOD, Hobsons Bay City
Spotswood Residential Heritage Precinct
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Statement of Significance
Afon Rhos cottage and the house, both constructed in 1891, at 5-7 Hope Street, Spotswood.
How is it Significant?Afon Rhos cottage and the house at 5-7 Hope Street, Newport are of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, they are significant as some of the earliest surviving houses in Spotswood, which illustrate the first wave of speculative development inspired by the proximity of the railway station that did not spread beyond the immediate area. (AHC criterion A4)
Aesthetically, they are significant as locally rare examples of Victorian masonry row houses, which retain typical detail such as cast-iron, cement and brickwork ornamentation. They form part of a related group of similar houses that contribute to the historic character of the Spotswood residential precinct. (AHC criteria B2 and E1)
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Afon Rhos Cottage and House - Physical Description 1
These two brick detached 'row' houses are identical, with their common parapeted form, convex verandah roof and Victorian-era timber and cast-iron verandah with paired posts. The guilloche pattern and arched parapet entablature are common to both as is the coloured brickwork of the front elevation. The existing timber fences are related to the construction date of the houses. They are paired with the altered 1-3 Hope Street to provide a distinctive streetscape in this area, near the Spotswood Railway Station which no doubt inspired their construction.
The four houses have a contribution to a small streetscape in this part of Hope Street which is enhanced by the notable railway station building nearby.
Afon Rhos Cottage and House - Integrity
External Condition
Good
External Integrity
High
Afon Rhos Cottage and House - Physical Description 2
Context
Contributory part of Spotswood Residential Precinct, being close to the railway station and distinctively early elements in the surrounding residential area.
Afon Rhos Cottage and House - Historical Australian Themes
Making Suburbs
Afon Rhos Cottage and House - Physical Description 3
Associations
Robert Williams. Charles Joshua and Beatrice Williams
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading:
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SEWERAGE PUMPING STATIONVictorian Heritage Register H1555
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CSL (COMMONWEALTH SERUM LABORATORIES) COLLECTIONVictorian Heritage Register H2422
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SPOTSWOOD PUMPING STATIONVictorian Heritage Inventory
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