Raymont Lodge, Heritage-listed residence in Auchenflower, Australia

Raymont Lodge is a two-storey red brick residence in the Federation style, built c.1904–1905 to a design by Claude William Chambers and standing on the crest of a rise overlooking Auchenflower. It has a broad half-gabled roof of rolled-edge iron, a pedimented entry porch reached by wide steps with paired columns, and deep verandas with arched masonry arcades and timber balustrades on three sides. Inside are stained glass, ornate plaster mouldings and cedar joinery.

Built between 1904 and 1905 by mining entrepreneur William Davies, the structure was designed by architect Claude William Chambers who won a competition for the project. The Methodist Church acquired it in 1945 and renamed it to serve as student housing, establishing its current purpose.

The name Raymont Lodge, adopted in 1945, honours Mrs E Raymont, whose substantial bequest to the Methodist Church funded the conversion of Drysllwyn into a hostel for country girls studying in Brisbane. The hostel was run under the Central Methodist Mission, and a parsonage for its Superintendent was built on the Cadell Street corner.

The property now operates as a residential college for approximately 130 students attending nearby universities in the area. Keep in mind this is primarily a private residential facility, so access may be restricted to guided tours or special occasions.

The house was originally called Drysllwyn, a Welsh-inspired name, before receiving its current designation. This name change marks a turning point in how the building serves its community.