Eric Pratten House, Heritage-listed residence in Pymble, Australia

The Eric Pratten House is a stone residence in Pymble with modern architectural features built between 1935 and 1936. The facade displays angular stone forms with deep overhangs beneath the roof, while the property sits surrounded by expansive gardens and mature trees.

Designed by architect Walter Burley Griffin, the house was built between 1935 and 1936 before Griffin departed to India. His partner Eric Nicholls took over construction and completed the project after Griffin left.

The residence shows how 1930s architects in Australia blended international design approaches with local living traditions. The stone forms and open spaces reflect a new way of living that stood apart from older Australian homes.

The property sits on Telegraph Road in Pymble and is surrounded by mature trees and spacious gardens that make it easy to spot from the street. It is helpful to walk around the grounds to fully appreciate the stonework and proportions of the architecture.

The garden was first laid out with a designer named Campbell from New Zealand, working alongside the house's construction. The later large elements, including the swimming pool built about 15 years after the house, were designed by John Suttor of Suttor & Cox, who drew on Griffin's stone wall and entry gate details.