Sir Rupert George House

Reason for registration

the building's association with Sir Rupert George, Provincial Secretary in the early 19th century; and the building's notable demonstration, in stone, of a domestic design closely identified with 19th century Halifax.

Character-defining elements

Character-defining elements of Sir Rupert George House relate to it being an example of one of the relatively few 19th century stone houses in Nova Scotia (more commonly found in Pictou) and are its:
-2 ½ storey stone house in a typical Halifax house style;
-Front elevation in cut sandstone and the remaining walls in local ironstone;
-A decorative simple string coarse across the façade;
-An entranceway which incorporates a narrow wooden porch, panel doors and graceful fanlight;
-Five-sided dormers in the attic;
-Located in the immediate precinct of Government House.