Local Government
Sandstone
Region
Midwest
8 Green St Sandstone
Sandstone
Midwest
Constructed from 1900
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Assessed - Deferred | Current | 22 Jul 2012 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Jun 1997 | Category 2 | |
The former school teacher's house has historic significance for its association with the Sandstone School and education in the town. The house also has aesthetic significance as it is one of the largest residences of its era in the town which reflects the importance of the school teacher in the town. Its weatherboard cladding is an unusual building material for the district.
The building is of timber frame construction with weatherboards to the walls and a corrugated iron clad roof. The building has a dutch gable roof with decorative gablets. There are verandahs to all sides. The house features a large brick corbelled chimney and air vents to the roof.
The house was the school teacher's residence in previous years.
Integrity: High
Good
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Housing or Quarters |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
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