Couldrey House
historic house in New Zealand
Couldrey House is a mid-19th century historic homestead located in the Wenderholm Regional Park, in the Auckland region of New Zealand. Couldrey House was originally built and owned by Robert Graham. The house has hosted many notable individuals including Queen Elizabeth II. In the 1980s the house was opened to the public and it currently functions as a museum.
Description
The original home was built entirely from kauri. It was a single storey cottage with two gables and a shingle roof.
History
Robert Graham was the first European to settle the area. Graham was a notable politician who had served as the fifth Superintendent of Auckland Province. Graham arrived in the area in 1842 and would prevent the trees, some of which being ancient, from being felled for timber. In 1857 Graham built a small holiday home. He named the house Wenderholm (Swedish for winter home).
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