The oldest existing and most elaborate early public building in the

region. A solid building of an interesting design.

A well found substantial brick courthouse building, prominent carbels,

pediment gable and round window heads, recalling the work of Paxton and

in the idiom of the Villa Rustica. (National Trust Citationas quoted by

Tansley, 1978)

The Courthouse is an important example of both the work of the Public

Works Department (PWD) and of this form of Courthouse. It forms an

important part of the townscape of Lilydale, has historical associations

with the settlement and growth of both town and district and is

architecturally important as a notable example of Italianate Classical

revival design. This structure forms an important contrast in detailing

with the near identical Steiglitz Courthouse. (RNE, 005702)

A building of Italianate proportions constructed of solid hand-made brick with a slate roof. Elaborate front porch. Minimal alterations. (Tansley, 1978)

The gabled, symmetrical central section is constructed of face brickwork and has an elaborate timber verandah with paired corner columns, surmounted by a pedimented gable with prominent eaves brackets and a round headed top light. There is a prominent chimney and there are side wings. (RNE, 005702)

Physical Conditions: Good