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Fersfield House & Garden

Location

15 - 29 Fersfield Road,, GISBORNE VIC 3437 - Property No B2598

File Number

B2598

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Statement of Significance

Fersfield is a brick house erected, it is believed, in 1872 for W. K. Thompson. The substantial, single storey structure is symmetrical, with two projecting wings about the recessed cast iron verandah with its central gabled porch. Roofs are clad in slate and are hipped in form. the chimneys are features, as is the round-headed front door and the triple window motif to the projecting wings.
Fersfield is an important example of a substantial house of the early 1870's, complete with its tree and hedgelined drive and garden, all very largely intact. Fersfield also has a notable role in the historic landscape of the area. In an Italianate style, the house is of architectural interest for its composition.
The house is substantially intact and in good condition. The verandah has been altered and parts of the roof are now iron.
Adapted from AHC citation 29/06/2012
Classified: 11/06/1970

File note 09/09/2011: G13104 (Fersfield Garden) amalgamated & filed with B2598.

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