 St Matthew's Anglican Church is one of the finest works of early Colonial architecture remaining in Australia.The rectory stables have rare and state significance because of their association with William Cox the builder, Francis Greenway or Standish Harris as the Government Architect responsible for the design and because they complete the St Matthew's Anglican Church precinct (all buildings completed between 1810 - 1825).The stables are a reminder of the indispensability of the horses for nineteenth century clergy.