Corana and Hygeia, Heritage residence in Randwick, Australia
Corana and Hygeia comprises two connected Victorian Italianate mansions on Avoca Street in Randwick, featuring decorative roof parapets and detailed ironwork across their verandahs. The paired residences share architectural detailing and form a unified estate on the street.
The pair was built between 1893 and 1894 by Judge Callaghan's widow and daughter during a period of residential growth in Randwick. Their construction reflects the prosperity and architectural preferences of the late Victorian era.
The leadlight windows and fireplace tiles show native Australian birds, bringing natural elements into the indoor spaces of these Victorian mansions.
The property is managed as part of an accommodation service in Randwick and can be visited through that service. Its location on Avoca Street makes it easy to reach and explore as part of a walk through the area's heritage homes.
Each mansion retains different interior decoration from when it was built, with one section keeping its original stucco and ironwork details intact from the 1890s. These preserved finishes let visitors see the craftsmanship and design choices of that period firsthand.
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