Chesterfield Inn

The Chesterfield Inn is a single-story house displaying Queen Anne Revival architectural features, including original stables and a restored period roof. Located within the East Rockingham Heritage Precinct, it stands as a key example of colonial-era construction in the region.

The house was built in 1855 and initially operated as the Rockingham Arms under James Herbert before John Chester purchased it in 1876, giving it its present name. A major fire in 1910 dramatically altered the structure, reducing it from a two-story to a single-story building.

The building served as a gathering place for the community, functioning as a post office and meeting space for local groups. These varied roles show how such houses anchored daily life in the developing settlement.

The site is situated in the heart of the East Rockingham Heritage Precinct, making it easy to reach on foot. As a protected heritage location, viewing is typically from the exterior, though occasional public access may be arranged.

The building originally had two stories but was so severely damaged in the 1910 fire that it was rebuilt as a single-story structure afterward. This unusual architectural transformation caused by disaster is a defining part of the building's story.