Residence (Riverview Cottage)

Statement of Significance

Residence, 18 Newcastle Street is a good representative example of Victorian Georgian architectural style
and a part of the early development on the east side of the Avon River, and in Newcastle Street in particular.
It makes a significant contribution to the historical townscape of York.

Physical Description

There is a minimal setback from the front boundary that has a timber framed decorative wire fence with central
gate and path to the single storey residence. The main roof has a low-pitched hipped that breaks pitch. The
front veranda, supported by square timber posts and brackets, has a separate hipped roof. The stone walls
are constructed in random courses and are pointed with rendered surrounds to the window and door openings
and quoins on the corners of the front wall. The symmetrical frontage shows a central entry flanked by single
double-hung sash multi-paned windows. Face brick corbelled chimneys

Integrity/Authenticity

Moderate/High Degree
Moderate/High Degree

Condition

Fair/Good

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