There is no evidence of masonry stairs; ladders and hatches must have been used.

Masonry stairs lead up to the entrance into the north aisle while the south aisle is level with the ground outside.

The front entry to Montpelier is accessed via a set of masonry stairs and a ground floor verandah.

Masonry stairs including concrete, ceramic tile, stone and asphalt are prone to wear along the leading edge and over time can present a serious slip hazard.

It has an "H"-shaped plan, and has brick and granite walls, steel joists, steel elevators and masonry stairs.

The entrance is articulated with a fretwork pediment on paired columns which sits slightly in relief to the rest of the verandah, and wide rendered masonry stairs with scrolled strings.

Three sets of external masonry stairs lead to timber entrance doors that open directly into each of these three spaces, the stairs on the eastern corner being the tallest due to the slope in the land.

The northern Roderick St elevation has a small front yard and a modest entrance (currently not used) consisting of rendered masonry stairs and a timber arch spanning between posts which has the words "The Manse" are inscribed upon it.