Stroud House

Stroud House is located at 42 Cowper Street and features two storeys with attached servant quarters, front and rear verandahs, and three aligned brick chimneys. The building retains many original features despite various renovations, including updated electrical systems and a new corrugated iron roof installed for preservation.

The Australian Agricultural Company built this residence between 1827 and 1839 using convict labor for the construction. Captain Sir Edward Parry directed significant modifications to the structure in 1832.

The building displays early colonial architecture with hand-made convict-built bricks and traditional timber joinery typical of the period. Its construction methods show how settlers adapted to local materials and techniques in early New South Wales.

The property sits on a clearly marked street with historical signage that helps visitors navigate the location. Access to the underground structures and outdoor areas requires attention to uneven ground and aged foundations.

Underground grain storage silos built by convicts in 1841 remain beneath the house and reveal the agricultural importance of the estate. These hidden chambers show how early settlers stored and preserved their harvests in the colonial period.