Historical information

Ref: Alan Holt records - This property was part of Lot 25 in the Windsor Park Estate which was subdivided in 1883. The house of 12 squares was built in 1888 for John Abernethy, an engineer. He also built 62 Windsor Crescent as a coachhouse and cottage.
1888-1891: Owners = John & Sarah Abernethy.
John Abernethy died while on a trip to Hong Kong in 1891.
1891-1909: Owner = Mrs Sarah Abernethy
1910-1917: Owner = H Jenkinson
The properties at 62 and 64 Windsor Crescent were separated during WW1 (by H Jenkinson).
See Alan Holt records for other short term owners.
1970-1975 = Plymouth Bretheren Meeting Hall
In 1976 it became a private home again.

Significance

This is one of the earliest surviving houses in Surrey Hills.

Physical description

A colour photo taken from the street at the rear of a Victorian-style house with rendered walls and a slate roof. The house sits behind a timber fence.