Strickland House, Vaucluse

Strickland House
Strickland House in July 2012
Location52 Vaucluse Road, Vaucluse, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates33°51′21″S 151°16′04″E / 33.8559°S 151.2679°E / -33.8559; 151.2679
Built1830–1858
Built forJohn Hosking
ArchitectJohn Frederick Hilly
Architectural styles
OwnerGovernment of New South Wales
Official nameStrickland House; Carrara; Strickland Convalescent Home for Women; Strickland House Hospital for the Aged
TypeState heritage (complex / group)
Designated2 April 1999
Reference no.722
TypeMansion
CategoryResidential buildings (private)
BuildersWilliam Wentworth
Location of Strickland House in east Sydney

Strickland House is a heritage-listed former residence and convalescent home and now functions, film studio, urban park and visitor attraction located at 52 Vaucluse Road, Vaucluse, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by John Frederick Hilly and built from 1830 to 1858 by William Wentworth. It is also known as Carrara; Strickland Convalescent Home for Women; Strickland House Hospital for the Aged. The property is owned by the Government of New South Wales. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999 and on 21 March 1978 was listed on the (now defunct) Register of the National Estate.