John Sullivan the founder of British settlement in Ooty. His first home in Ooty back then in 1820, which is called stone bungalow.He built the house in the land he purchased from the local tribe todas. The house stood for this many years but the recent weather done some damage to some parts of the house. So it is getting renovated; the funds are allocated by the government. The fund is 8 crores approx and it is going to be renovated by specially trained builders.The funds were announced during the 232 nd birth anniversary of Mr.Sullivan.