Lydham Hall, Heritage-listed residence in Rockdale, Australia
The stone building features four spacious rooms of 14x20 feet each, with a central hall and full-length windows capturing sea breezes from multiple directions.
Joseph Davis, a successful master butcher from Sussex, purchased the land in 1859 and employed Swedish stonemasons, the Benson brothers, to construct the house between 1878 and 1879.
The residence holds a connection to Australian literature as author Christina Stead lived at Lydham Hall from 1910 to 1917, incorporating her experiences into her written works.
Visitors can explore the museum's collection of 1860s furniture and objects on the first Sunday of each month under the management of St George Historical Society.
Located at the highest point between Cooks River and Georges River, the building presents blue slate hip roofs and specific chimneys reflecting early Australian rural architecture.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -33.94490,151.13010
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:49
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