Stead House, Victorian Italianate residence in Marrickville, Sydney, Australia
Description
Stead House at 12 Leicester Street features ornate architectural details with multiple wings added throughout its development. The structure showcases Italianate style elements combined with the surrounding grounds that frame the original property.
History
The building was constructed in the 1850s as Waterloo Villa and underwent significant transformation under Samuel Cook's ownership starting in 1892. This period brought the Italianate architectural changes that define the house today.
Culture
The house served multiple purposes for the community over time, functioning as both a grand family home and later as a hospital providing care for local residents.
Practical
The building is now converted into apartments while maintaining its original exterior appearance. Visitors can view the architecture from outside and appreciate the heritage details of this residence in Sydney's inner west.
Did you know?
The property's gardens once held notable collections of exotic trees and extensive rose beds that were planted during Samuel Cook's period of ownership. These botanical features have faded over time but remain part of the site's story.
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