Farmhouse "Hilton"

The Farm Complex at 81 Condons Lane, Pentland Hills.

How is it significant?

The Farm Complex at 81 Condons Lane, Pentland Hills is of local historical and aesthetic significance to the Shire of Moorabool.

Why is it significant?

The Farm Complex at 81 Condons Lane, Pentland Hills is of local historical significance as a rare surviving 19th century building in Pentland Hills representing the early farming settlement of the area. Contractor Mr. Tate of Ballan constructed the stone farmhouse for David Robertson in 1878. The farmhouse is of historical significance for its construction from sandstone quarried in the local area. Sandstone from the Pentland Hills quarries was also used in the construction of Victoria's Parliament House. With the retention of early stables and other farm outbuildings, the property is of historical significance for demonstrating the workings of a late 19th century farm.

The Farm Complex at 81 Condons Lane, Pentland Hills is of aesthetic significance for its impressive intact sandstone farmhouse constructed in 1878. Features of note include the overall form with hipped roof and front hipped projecting wing and verandah terminating at the front wing, fine stonework with quoins, the canted bay window to the front wing, and iron lacework frieze and brackets to the front verandah. The early and substantial corrugated iron clad stables located in the immediate vicinity of the farmhouse are of aesthetic significance as an excellent intact example of the building type.

Group

Farming and Grazing

Category

Homestead Complex