The Heights Heritage House & Garden

Prefabricated in Hamburg, Germany, the Heights was erected in 1854 and is the largest dwelling of its kind in Victoria.

Made to order in Germany then exported to Australia where it was assembled in 1854 for businessman Charles Ibbotson.

The Heights is the largest prefabricated house in Victoria. Owned by three generations of the one family it was bequeathed by the last owner to the National Trust in 1975. 


Listing details

Street address: Wadawurrung Country, 140 Aphrasia Street, Newtown 3220 VIC Australia
Postal address: Wadawurrung Country, 140 Aphrasia Street, Newtown 3220 VIC Australia
Organisation type: Community group or not-for-profit – incorporated
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/the-heights-heritage-house-and-garden/

Phone: 03 9656 9800
Email: [email protected]

Volunteer opportunities: Yes
Wheelchair accessible? No
Public transport access: Yes - Route 35 or 36 to corner Shannon Avenue and Aphrasia Street Newtown