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/ |
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| Phone: |
03 9656 9800 |
| Email: |
[email protected] |
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| Volunteer opportunities: |
Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible? |
No |
| Public transport access: |
Yes - Route 35 or 36 to corner Shannon Avenue and Aphrasia Street Newtown |