The Bunyas, Heritage-listed former residence in Haberfield, Sydney, Australia
The Bunyas is a large Federation bungalow at 5 Rogers Avenue, Haberfield, built 1900–1907 for Richard Stanton. It has a multi-gabled slate roof with shingled gables, roughcast entry arch, stone pillars on the eastern verandah, and leadlight glass in the front doors and vestibule lantern.
Richard Stanton, an Irish-born estate agent, built The Bunyas as his family home between 1900 and 1907, replacing the demolished Dobroyd House on land bought from the Ramsay family. The architect was John Spencer-Stansfield. The Stanton family lived here until 1917, and the house was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
The residence reflects Haberfield's transformation into a prosperous suburb through the introduction of steam tramways from Leichhardt, which connected the area and attracted affluent families. This growth shaped the neighborhood into a desirable place for successful business owners and professionals.
The Bunyas stands at 5 Rogers Avenue, Haberfield, on the corner once facing Parramatta Road and Dalhousie Street. It is a private residence with no public interior access; the multi-gabled slate roof, roughcast entry arch and stone verandah pillars are visible from the street. The site is in Sydney's Inner West, served by light rail and bus routes along Parramatta Road.
The building retains many original architectural elements that reflect the high craftsmanship of that period. It was officially placed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register in April 1999.
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