Toxteth Park, Glebe

Toxteth Park is a three-story residence in Glebe with multiple buildings and gardens, built during the early phase of European settlement in Australia. The complex displays traditional architectural details from the colonial period.

Architect John Verge designed and built this residence in 1829 for George Allen, who owned 96 acres of land in the Glebe district. It became one of the early private homes in this newly developing area.

The property became home to the Sisters of the Good Samaritan in 1901, a Catholic congregation that established their central community here. This transformation shapes how the space is used and experienced today.

The property is now managed by St. Scholastica's College and can be visited through scheduled group tours with advance booking. Visitors should arrange their visit in advance since tours are offered only at specific times.

George Allen built two additional houses called Tranby and Emslee on the estate, showing how the wealthy family used their large landholding. These secondary buildings are a rare example of an early residential complex from this period.