Stone House, Ooty, British colonial residence in Ooty, India
The Stone House displays traditional European architecture with massive stone walls, sturdy timber beams, and spacious rooms built for the mountain climate.
John Sullivan, the British administrator of Coimbatore, constructed this first European building in Ooty during 1822, acquiring land from Toda tribes for one rupee.
The stone structure represents the architectural intersection between British colonial preferences and local building techniques, using indigenous materials and regional craftsmanship.
The building currently serves as the official residence for the principal of the Government Arts College, located at an elevation of 2,240 meters.
The property features an ancient oak tree planted by Sullivan himself, which stands at the entrance and remains a living witness to the colonial period.
Location: Ooty
GPS coordinates: 11.41214,76.71273
Latest update: May 12, 2025 09:44
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