By Cathy Jones
‘Silwood’ was a two storey residence built in 1878. It was located on The Boulevarde Strathfield and located close to the Railway. The house was built and owned by Randolph Nott, an architect, financier and politician. Following Nott’s death in 1907, the property was bequeathed to his sons Randolph Herbert Nott, Arthur Ross Nott and John Edward Veitch Nott.
The site was resumed by the Department of Railways in 1909 for projected changes to the Railway. The Railway Department retained ‘Silwood’ and leased it. It was occupied by Dr Wadham and Dr Mills. ‘Silwood’ was demolished for alterations to Strathfield Rail Station in the late 1920s. ‘Silwood’ stood on the land which is partly occupied by Strathfield Rail Station and Strathfield Square.
