house has a projecting bay at its east end and a projecting tower like room at its west end. The front northern elevation is covered with original timber and cast iron verandah, since enclosed and converted to bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms etc. The garden features native trees, and is bordered by a cast iron gate and gate posts. A glass house, which was largely derelict for many years, was reconstructed in the 1990s, at which time the garden underwent sympathetic replanting. Modifications and dates Verandahs infilled, interesting later addition to street side. Stucco - Ashlar. Windows modified. Entry lobby and rear complete stair (top newell missing), tesselated tiles, single storey. Verandah with cast iron columns stone steps from verandah, sea walls (top course rebuilt in smaller stones). Extensive restoration program underway since 1995 with Ian Stapleton advising Significance The combination of Wyoming's architectural qualities, its contextual impact, its degree of intactness and its historical associations make the villa a building of considerable cultural significance at the local, state and national level. This is one of the last waterfront Victorian villas remaining on the Balmain Peninsula. Architecturally, it is a fine example of the Italianate style, having been designed by the Mansfield Brothers, who were perhaps Sydney's pre-eminent mid Victorian architects. The villa has landmark qualities to Snails Bay and to Sydney Harbour. It has streetscape significance to Wharf Road and retains its original Victorian curtilage with a remnant garden. It has local significance for its association with Quarton Deloitte, known for his contribution to the local area and a pioneer in Australian rowing. It has state and international significance for its association with the eminent Russian scientist and humanitarian, Nicolai Miklouho-Maclay. See also References Bibliography Attribution New South Wales State Heritage Register Birchgrove, New South Wales Houses in New South Wales Articles incorporating text from the New South Wales State Heritage Register