St Marys – Bronte – Villa

Bronte was completed in 1889 for James Bennett of the famous firm of ‘G and J Bennett’, wheelwrights and wagon builders of St Marys. The house was designed by Penrith based architect William Sykes and was built by local St Marys builder, Joseph Sainsbury. Having passed out of the Bennett family many years ago the house continued as a private residence, and during the second world war a guesthouse. It was extensively renovated in the early 1990s and operated as a café. image
Name of Item St Marys Bronte – Villa
Type of Item Built
Group/Collection Residential buildings (private)
Category Villa
Primary Address 50 Gidley Street, St Marys, NSW 2760
County Cumberland
Local Govt. Area Penrith
Surburb St Marys
Construction Years 1889
Current Use Corporate
Former Use Residence
Heritage Listing Local Government
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