Findon Hill

Location

Wedge Street,, KYNETON VIC 3444 - Property No B6662

File Number

B6662

Level

State

Statement of Significance

Findon Hill constructed c1875 as the residence of W H Hood, manager of a Piper Street store, is of State significance as one of Victoria's finest Gothic style dwellings. This tiny two-storeyed residence constructed of local bluestone with a gabled slate roof and wide eaves is notable for its pointed arched stone porch and fine detailing. On an elevated site Findon Hill is a prominent feature on the fringe of town in a picturesque garden. The property's singificance is enhanced by the double-storeyed timber stables, one of just a handful in the Shire.
Classified: 05/12/1994

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House