Built in 1878 for William Thomson, “Lantana” presents today as a stately central home with Victorian elegance and influence.  Significantly positioned in the highly sought after dress circle location of Church Hill and presenting on a grand and very expansive allotment of 1431sqm.  It’s possible William Smith, Hamilton’s town clerk and engineer at the time was the architect.

“Lantana” is built of rendered brick on blue stone foundations and iron roof.  A stately veranda and a beautiful feature bay window to the homes formal sitting room are significant architectural features of note. Further elaborate and ornate  period features include soaring 12ft ceilings, high architraves, arch ways, detailed cornicing, fire places, original floor boards and bay feature window.