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Old Church of England Rectory

Other Name Old Anglican Rectory Location 61 Ebden Street, Cnr Piper Street,, KYNETON VIC 3444 - Property No B2027 File Number B2027 Level Local

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Statement of Significance

The Old Rectory, Cnr Ebden and Piper Streets, Kyneton, is a single storied house erected circa 1854. Additions were made subsequently, William Douglas of Kyneton being the architect. The symmetrical bluestone house has a hipped iron roof (originally shingled), continued to form a verandah supported on timber posts. The walls are in random course masonry and features are the quoins and window surrounds. Internal fittings are distinctive.
The Old Rectory forms part of the notable townscape of Kyneton, an important nineteenth century highway town. The house is an early surviving house in both Victoria and in Kyneton. The house has historical associations and is possibly the first bluestone house erected in the town. In architectural terms, the dwelling is Colonial in style, but has a number of Georgian elements, particularly internally. The stonework to the main facade is notable.
The Old Rectory is in good condition and reasonably intact.
Classified: 04/11/1965.
See also: B4714 Willis Bros Mill, B0636 Royal George Hotel, B4716 Kyneton Market Building & B3855 Piper Street General