Historical information

Spenceycroft was home of James and Elizabeth Rayment, who had a dairy farm in the area in the 1870s.
The house was located in Canterbury Road next to the Surrey Hills Presbyterian Church. For many years, it was hidden behind a large fence sheltering it from the noise of traffic along Canterbury Road. It has been claimed that it incorporated part of the original farmhouse built on the site by George Klepper, who planted a vineyard in the area. George’s family was one of a number of German families who settled in Surrey Hills during the later part of the 19th century. In recent years Spenceycroft was sold several times and became increasingly derelict. Since its last sale, it has been demolished.
Some of the above may be in error. Research is currently being undertaken to authenticate claims previously asserted.

Physical description

A black and white photograph of the rear of some buildings from Russell Street, at the rear of 'Spencecroft'.