Built Form
The building is a three-level red-brick structure with limestone footings and Donnybrook stone trimmings. There is a square tower, originally intended to be central, with castellated parapets. The interiors exhibit fine craftsmanship in joinery, with jarrah timber panelling and art nouveau leadlighting and glass. A grand staircase of jarrah connects the three levels of the building.
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Jarrah staircase
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Art nouveau clear leadlight windows on stairway
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Main entrance and hall
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Detail of leadlight window at entry door
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Leadlight windows at sides of entry porch
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Stone-carved name above main entrance
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