HALSTEAD

Halstead, a single-storey villa residence with imposing three storey tower dating from at least 1857 including its garden setting and stables building.

The Halstead is of architectural significance to the State of Victoria. It satisfies the following criteria for inclusion in the Victorian Heritage Register:
Criterion D
Importance in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a class of cultural places and objects

Halstead is a notable example of a fine mid-nineteenth century villa residence from c.1857 with pavilion wings and substantial three storey tower with Mansard roof, dormer windows and cast-iron balustraded ‘widow’s walk’. Built for wealthy pastoralist and station owner James Dickson and remaining in his family until the early twentieth century, it is believed to be the oldest standing residence in Caulfield. The construction of grand villas on the outskirts of Melbourne by wealthy settlers and their families, reflects the growing prosperity of the colony after the gold rush.