Ascot House

Built during the 1870s as the residence for storekeeper and legislative council member  Frederick Hurrell Holberton, Ascot House comprises both a single story section, as well as a two story attached extension.

The original 32 acres on which the residence was initially built upon has progressively been sub-divided over the years.

Constructed of timber, surrounded by a roofed verandah internally the house contains a hallway, billiard room (presently a tea room) and maids, quarters.

Address: 15 Newmarket Street, Toowoomba
Architect: Marks, Henry James (Harry)
QLD Heritage Listed: 21 October 1992

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