Coolock House

Bendigo Victoria

Coolock House Bendigo is one of the finest residential examples in Victoria to be designed in the Art Nouveau style. A substantial portion of the building dates from 1880 when the house was built by Mr D White; however the Art Nouveau additions dating from c 1908 substantially transformed the building and include the superb entrance porch with its keyhole windows exhibiting fine lead-light work, the adjacent staircase and bay windows and the dominating mansard roof with its dormer windows. The architect for these renovations was Mr Beebe. There are also several distinctive internal features including the staircase, fireplaces, decorated ceilings and light fittings. The front fence and the design of the existing verandahs are significant. Today Coolcock House in Bendigo is a part of Catholic College Bendigo.