Rouse Hill House, Colonial homestead in Rouse Hill, New South Wales, Australia
The estate spans 13 hectares and features a Georgian house with stables, outbuildings, gardens, and a separate service wing positioned on a ridge.
Richard Rouse, who served as Colonial Superintendent of Public Works and Convicts at Parramatta, initiated the construction of the house in 1813 and completed it in 1819.
The estate contains a collection of original furnishings, cookbooks, handwritten recipes, and textile items that span six generations of the Rouse and Terry families.
Visitors can access the estate on Sundays from 10 AM to 4 PM, with facilities including a car park, interpretive centre, gardens, picnic areas, and public toilets.
The property maintains an unbroken chain of family occupancy from its construction until the 1990s, preserving original features spanning seven generations within its walls.
Location: New South Wales
Inception: 1819
GPS coordinates: -33.67582,150.90763
Latest update: March 11, 2025 14:56
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