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The Heights : National Trust Property
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The
Heights Heritage House and Garden is on the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Register with a
State Classification. It is located at 140 Aphrasia Street in Newton, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Melways map reference
227 F3 (pre 2000 edition), 451 E4 (current edition).
Visitors are most welcome.
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The
house and "old world" garden at The Heights Heritage
House & Garden date back
to the 1850s - home to three generations of the one Geelong family. The house was erected in 1855 for Charles
Ibbotson,
who was a partner of Frederick Dalgety. The house is unique in that
it is the largest (14 rooms) German pre-fabricated timber dwelling in
Victoria. During the 1930s the building was extensively altered to
reflect modern taste. The extensive garden (on the National Estate
Register), stables, outbuildings
and water tower survive intact from the 19th century. The Heights
retains a small collection of fine Georgian furniture collected by the
last owners, Louis and Marnie Whyte, grandson of Charles Ibbotson.
Early 1860s plantings still dominate this beautiful Geelong garden
today. The aged oaks, conifers and the 1930s plantings which
surround the house provide great delight for visitors.
The Heights : Outbuildings
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The
Heights Heritage House & Garden is open to the public at the following times :-
Sunday afternoons
1.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Closed Christmas Day
Groups by appointment only : Ph 5221 3510
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Admission
Prices :-
| Adults |
$ 7.00 |
| Children |
$ 3.00 |
| Concession |
$ 5.00 |
| Family [2 adults and 2 children] |
$ 14.00 |
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The
Heights, 140 Aphrasia Street, Newtown, Vic 3220
| Phone : |
(03) 5221 3510 |
| Fax : |
(03) 5222 4103 |
| Email : |
The Heights |
The Heights :
garden setting for weddings
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The
gift shop has small gifts and National Trust items for sale.
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The
Heights is an ideal location for your private function :-
- Wedding receptions, services, photos, concerts & other private
functions.
National Trust of Australia
(Victoria)
ABN 61 004 356 192 |
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