Trevenna, Vice-Chancellor residence at University of New England in Armidale, Australia
Trevenna is a three-story residence in Armidale with a grand southern entrance. The property sits within extensive gardens planted with horse chestnuts, pines, and plane trees.
Construction took place in 1892 for Eliza Jane Wright, a member of a prominent grazing family, with Canadian-born architect John Horbury Hunt designing the building. The University of New England later took ownership to establish it as the official Vice-Chancellor residence.
The name reflects its role as the official Vice-Chancellor residence since 1960, when Florence May Wilson transferred ownership to the university. Visitors can see how the property functions as both a private home and an important institutional landmark for the university community.
The property is reached by a 300-meter private gravel road lined with pines and lamp posts. The grounds feature a tennis court and multiple garden areas worth exploring.
The gardens contain a sunken area with a stone sundial and a fish pond. Dry-stone walls throughout the grounds create distinct spaces and sections within the property.
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