Ipswich City Council

Heritage Buildings

House Types

Ipswich is recognised for its important collection of historic buildings and the Ipswich City Council joins with many people in the belief that this is a precious resource which will be an ever increasing asset to the City.

Typical Ipswich House Types by period:

• Early Colonial/Victorian 1850-1880 (PDF, 114 kb)
• Late Victorian 1880-1900 (PDF, 114 kb)
• Federation/Post Federation 1900-1920 (PDF, 117 kb)
• Queensland Bungalow 1920-1935 (PDF, 126 kb)
• Modern 1935-1965 (PDF, 114 kb)

Why Restore or Renovate Old Buildings?

Real Estate Agents in Ipswich are proving conclusively that the potential for better than average capital growth exists in the many good period style houses that abound in Ipswich.

It is therefore well worth the while of the owners of such buildings to protect and maintain them, restore their original details by the removal of unsympathetic extensions and additions, and to extend sympathetically if the house is to be enlarged.

It has been proven that correct restoration or renovation work enhances the value of a property, improving the general streetscape of the neighbourhood and contributes to the growth of Ipswich as a tourist destination.

Last Updated 27 May 2008 | Print this page | Contact us | News Feeds | Copyright © 2008 Ipswich City Council
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