Clancholla, historic site in Queensland, Australia
Clancholla is a timber house built in 1922 in the Queen Anne style, located on Ward Street in The Range. The structure sits on wooden stilts, features a terracotta tile roof with prominent gables, original stained and leadlight glass windows, high timber ceilings, and French doors opening onto verandahs, while the grounds include formal gardens with fruit trees, pines, and jacarandas.
Built in 1922 by the MacDonald family, a prominent pastoral family whose father Peter Fitzallan MacDonald arrived in Queensland in the 1850s as an early explorer and farmer. Clancholla was added to the Queensland Heritage Register in 2003 to protect its historical features.
The house reflects how wealthy families lived in the early 1900s through its design and grounds. The timber rooms, stained glass windows, and formal gardens show the tastes and social position of its owners during that era.
The house is located in the quiet area of The Range near the hospital and is easily accessible by Ward Street. Since it is listed on the Heritage Register, any modifications require approval, but visitors can view the original timber work and stained glass windows from outside to appreciate the architectural details.
Princess Alexandra visited the house in 1959 and stayed in the master bedroom, where household staff taped delicate butterflies pressed between paper to her window to preserve her privacy. Renowned tennis player Rod Laver also played a match on the property's court.
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