Marble Hill Ruins Sa

The partly restored front entrance to the ruins of the governor of south australia s summer residence at marble hill norton summit mount lofty ranges.

Marble hill ruins sa.

It is also the name of a ward of the adelaide hills council and a suburb both named after the residence and in which the residence is located it is about 20 kilometres 12 mi east of adelaide between the towns of ashton and cherryville and has expansive views of. Ruins of marble hill residence. Their funds were limited so largely marble hill residence remained a ruin for 60 years. The ruins of the governor of south australia s summer residence at marble hill norton summit mount lofty ranges.

In 2007 the sa state government called for expressions of interest and eventually the property was sold to private owners under a heritage agreement in 2009. Marble hill was the vice regal summer residence for the governor of south australia for seventy five years from 1880 to 1955. Giles stephen 1999 photograph b 63442 marble hill. Marble hill is a private estate with a vice regal heritage romantic architecture and glorious views.

The premises were built in 1879 and destroyed by bushfire in 1955. The ruins of the governor of south australia s summer residence at marble hill norton summit mount lofty ranges side and rear view. Overhead view of the ruins of the governor of south australia s summer residence at marble hill norton summit mount lofty ranges taken from the partly restored tower. It is the perfect place to host your special celebration or event made all the more memorable with our fine wines fresh local foods and spectacular sunsets.

33 likes 1 talking about this. The premises were built in 1879 and destroyed by bushfire in 1955. The premises were built in 1879 and destroyed by bushfire in 1955. It was a proud govenors mansion until fire brought it to its knees in 1955.

Now 60 years later marble hill is being restored to its former historic grandeur thanks to private enterprise. You can view our upcoming events and open days at. Marble hill ruins marble hill.