Wandilla

Statement of Significance

This house has some local significance as one of the early farmhouses in the district. It has further significance as one of only a few weatherboard houses in the area.

Physical Description

Located north-west of Noondel Homestead this medium sized house is timber framed and clad with weatherboards. It has a corrugated iron dutch gable roof which spreads to cover the surrounding verandahs. Supported on stop chamfered timber posts, the verandahs are partly enclosed to provide for additional living space. The roof features two brick corbelled chimneys. The east elevation remains largely intact with concrete steps leading to the verandah and central doorway with timber framed double hung windows either side.

History

This house was originally called ‘Wandilla’ which was the name of the troop ship that brought Cook home from World War I.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Fair Degree
Modifications: Verandahs enclosed to west and south, some windows replaced with aluminium frames.

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

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