Glenfield Farm, Heritage site in Casula, New South Wales, Australia
Glenfield Farm is a heritage property with a 14-room homestead, barn, stables, and gardens overlooking the Georges River in Casula. The complex includes multiple outbuildings and structures that illustrate agricultural operations from New South Wales's early European settlement period.
Dr Charles Throsby established the large farming property in 1811, with the homestead constructed by convict labor between 1810 and 1817. The estate documents the economic development of agricultural operations in the region during early European settlement.
The property reflects early Colonial Georgian architecture with English bond brickwork, cedar joinery, and original timber shingles beneath iron roofing. These construction methods show the building techniques that English settlers brought to the region during early European colonization.
The property consists of multiple buildings to explore and riverside gardens where visitors can enjoy the rural surroundings. The site is generally walkable, though it is worth checking current access conditions before visiting.
James Leacock transformed the property into a dairy operation in 1920 and established a cooperative society for community discussions. This shift shows how the estate evolved from simple livestock farming to a collective venture.
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