 Built between 1903 and 1911, the estate of 36 Federation houses was created with his designer and builder William Richards to present an appropriate setting opposite the Hoskins "St Cloud" mansion on Burwood Road.They were not built to sell but as a long-term investment to be occupied by selected tenants of appropriate social standing.The subdivisions were large (1,000-3,000 square metres), which allowed for spacious and low-set houses.