Tempe House and St Magdalenes Chapel
Tempe House and St Magdalenes Chapel, Heritage estate and chapel in Wolli Creek, Australia
Located at 1 Princes Highway, the estate features a symmetrical Georgian villa with classic motifs, timber floors, and Victorian Gothic chapel with stained glass windows.
Built between 1833 and 1836 by architect John Verge for William Charles Wentworth, the estate later became an industrial school for orphaned children in 1850.
The twelve-acre property incorporates Mount Olympus and gardens designed to mirror the Vale of Tempe in Ancient Greece along the Cooks River banks.
Visitors can access the estate during scheduled hours to explore its historical architecture, gardens, and chapel, which currently serves as a venue for events.
The Good Samaritan Order transformed the estate into a women's retreat in 1887, leading to additional facilities and the construction of St Magdalenes Chapel in 1888.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -33.92940,151.15560
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:30
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