Oakwal, Heritage residence in Windsor, Australia.
Oakwal is a sandstone residence in Windsor featuring symmetrical Georgian architecture with hammered stone walls, internal cedar joinery, and decorative plaster ceiling roses. The house preserves its original beech floors and nineteenth-century architectural elements throughout.
Architect James Cowlishaw designed this residence in 1864 for Chief Justice James Cockle, who commissioned contractor John Petrie for its construction. The Cowlishaw family acquired ownership in 1888 and has retained it across generations.
The name comes from combining Great Oakley in Essex and Walton in Suffolk, the birthplaces of James Cockle and his wife. This choice reflects the family's personal ties to their English origins.
The property sits at 50 Bush Street in Windsor and is protected as part of the Queensland Heritage Register. Visitors should note that this is a private historic property with potentially restricted public access.
Despite remaining in family ownership for generations, portions of the original estate have been sold off over time and separated from the main house. This reflects the complex reality of how historic properties evolved within colonial Australian communities.
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