this regency-style residence incorporates italianate influences, and has a grand and elegant appearance. glen orchard is a historic example of a prosperous rural homestead, and is linked to the settlers who comprised auckland's early elite. it is known as the residence of lieutenant-general william taylor (1790–1868), and his son charles john taylor who married into the family of the fourth new zealand premier, alfred domett. william taylor was a retired senior officer of the east india company’s madras army.