Carisbrook, Lane Cove

Carisbrook
Carisbrook
Location	334 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates	33°49′24″S151°09′01″E / 33.8232°S 151.1502°E
Built	1884
Architectural style(s)	Victorian
Owner	Lane Cove Council
New South Wales Heritage Register
Official name	Carisbrook
Type	State heritage (built)
Designated	2 April 1999
Reference no.	112
Type	House
Category	Residential buildings (private)
	Location of Carisbrook in Sydney Carisbrook, Lane Cove (Australia)

Last updated December 11, 2024

Carisbrook is a heritage-listed former private residence and now house and local history museum at 334 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove, Sydney, Australia. It was built during 1884. The property is owned by Lane Cove Council.

History

1835 –A land grant by purchase of 8.1 hectares (20 acres) to John Clarke, including present Carisbrook site.
1836 –Purchased by Richard Linley who installed a rope-making plant.^[1]
1860 –Several owners until Rachel Martha and Thomas Brooks moved into a weatherboard cottage on the site after their marriage in 1860^[2]
1884 –After the death of Thomas and Rachel in 1883, the son of the former Charles Phillips Brooks, built the stone residence called Carisbrook. Retaining a curtilage of land around the house and stretching down to Burns Bay, he subdivided the remainder of the land in 1885 as the Carisbrook Estate. After residing in it for only a year, the house was let to a number of tenants by Brooks, and by its successor owner, W. Bradley.^[3]
1920 –When acquired by Estate Agent, James Warr, in 1920, the land around the house was divided into six blocks. The house was let throughout Warr's ownership and until sold to Harry Thorne, a law clerk, and his wife Lucie, in 1940. It became their family residence for seventeen years. (Elliott)
1957 –It was sold to a milliner, James McDougall, who lived in it with his companion. Appreciating its heritage potential, he upgraded and gentrified the house, and particularly the gardens.
1966 –Prior to its purchase by Lane Cove Council in 1969 it was owned by the neighbouring manufacturing firm, Tuta Products, and served as its office and staff residence.
1969 –Carisbrook was purchased and restored by Lane Cove Council in 1969 to mark its 75th anniversary. Furnished by Lave Cove Historical Society, it has operated as a house and local history museum until the present.^[4]

In 1980 Lane Cove Council sought a Permanent Conservation Order for Carisbrook. In view of its heritage significance a Permanent Conservation Order was gazetted over Carisbrook on 26 June 1981.^[4]

Description

A single-storey, sandstone house, built in 1884. Set in fine gardens with landscaped terraces down to the Lane Cove River. Has bay window and corner verandah, bearing bellcast iron roof, supported on cast iron columns with lace brackets. Main hipped roof is of slate. Windows and French doors have shutters which are not original. There is an attractive rear courtyard, walled with sandstone in the 1960s, and with its original well. The verandahs feature tessellated tiles - probably Minton pattern (bought from the Sydney Arcade which was being demolished in the 1960s).^[4]

Condition

As at 13 April 2000, the condition of the property was good. Its physical fabric is intact and largely original. Planned authentic restoration of its interior finishes and furnishings, based on a study, will enhance its integrity.^[4]

Modifications and dates

1940s –Door cut between present kitchen and museum room (then breakfast room).
1960s –Garage, laundry and courtyard wall built from sandstone transferred from the demolition of Amalfi, a Longueville mansion. Amalfi's fine picket iron fence and stone gate posts added. Verandahs tiled. Shutters added. Considerable landscaping.
1969-70 –Further restoration and sympathetic renovation of the interior.^[4]

Heritage listing

As at 3 July 2012, Carisbrook, constructed in 1884 was a visually attractive and intact example of Victorian architecture, preserving many original features and furnished for public visitation as a period house museum. It is set in beautiful landscaped gardens stretching down to Burns Bay. (Heritage Branch files)^[4]

Carisbrook was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999 having satisfied the following criteria.^[4]

The place is important in demonstrating the course, or pattern, of cultural or natural history in New South Wales.

It is the earliest remaining house in the Linley Point area, being built in 1884.^[4]

It is representative of the impact of transport on subdivision and development, being built, and the land south of it being subdivided, just as the Fig Tree Bridge is being constructed nearby.^[4]

The place is important in demonstrating aesthetic characteristics and/or a high degree of creative or technical achievement in New South Wales.

It is set in a beautifully landscaped garden stretching down to Burns Bay. Constructed of sandstone, it is visually and architecturally very worthwhile, and preserves the majority of its original features.^[4]

The place has a strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group in New South Wales for social, cultural or spiritual reasons.

As a house museum it reflects changes in social life and household technology since 1884.^[4]

Hosting many community functions, and visits from individuals and groups of all ages, and serving as Lane Cove's only historical museum, open regularly to the public, it is an important focus of community life.^[4]

The place has potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of the cultural or natural history of New South Wales.

Because it is a fine example of Victorian architecture (the only Victorian house museum open to the public in Sydney), preserving many of its original features, it holds a unique position as a case study for visits by researchers and students of Victorian architecture and interiors. It is an ideal setting for on-site courses.^[4]

The place possesses uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of the cultural or natural history of New South Wales.

It is the oldest surviving home on Linley Point, and we have been informed is the only Victorian house museum in Sydney, open to the public.^[4]

The place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a class of cultural or natural places/environments in New South Wales.

It is representative of a middle-class Victorian family home, and through its period interpretation, depicts aspects of Victorian family life.^[4]

Related Research Articles

The Lane Cove Council is a local government area located on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The administrative seat of Lane Cove is located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north-west of the Sydney central business district.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Linley Point, New South Wales</span> Suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Linley Point is a small peninsular suburb located on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, in the local government area of the Municipality of Lane Cove, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is approximately 10 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district by car.

Elizabeth Farm is a historic estate located at 70 Alice Street, Rosehill, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Elizabeth Farm was the family home of wool pioneers John and Elizabeth Macarthur. The estate was commenced in 1793 on a slight hill overlooking the upper reaches of Parramatta River, 23 kilometres (14 mi) west of Sydney Cove. The Burramattagal clan of the Dharug people are the traditional custodians of the area; their presence is recalled in the name Parramatta.

The Callan Park Hospital for the Insane (1878–1914) is a heritage-listed former insane asylum, which was subsequently, for a time, used as a college campus, located in the grounds of Callan Park, an area on the shores of Iron Cove in Lilyfield, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In 1915, the facility was renamed as the Callan Park Mental Hospital and, again in 1976, to Callan Park Hospital. Since 1994, the facility has been formally known as Rozelle Hospital. In April 2008, all Rozelle Hospital services and patients were transferred to Concord Hospital. The Callan Park Act, 2002 (NSW) restricts future uses of the site to health, tertiary education and community uses.

Berry Museum is a heritage-listed former council chambers and bank building and now museum at 135 Queen Street, Berry in the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by William Wilkinson Wardell and built from 1884 to 1885 by W. Stoddart. It is also known as the E.S.&A. Bank or the ANZ Bank. The property is owned by Shoalhaven City Council. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 1 September 2006.

St Patrick's Seminary, Manly is a heritage-listed former residence of the Archbishop of Sydney and Roman Catholic Church seminary at 151 Darley Road, Manly, Northern Beaches Council, New South Wales, Australia. The property was also known as St Patrick's Estate, St. Patricks Estate, St. Patrick's Seminary or College, Cardinal's Palace, Archbishop's Residence, St Pats, St Patricks and Saint Paul's Catholic College. It was designed by Sheerin & Hennessy, Hennessy & Hennessy, Scott Green & Scott and Sydney G Hirst & Kennedy and built from 1885 to 1889 by William Farley (Residence/Palace), W. H. Jennings (College/Seminary). The property is owned by the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. The property was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 21 January 2011.

Tresco is a heritage-listed residence located at 97 Elizabeth Bay Road, Elizabeth Bay, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Thomas Rowe and built by Rowe from 1867 to 1883. The property is privately owned. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. The property has previously functioned as a private residence, navy housing, and homestead and was originally indigenous lands. Before 2004 it was owned by the Royal Australian Navy and served as an official residence for the senior naval officers in New South Wales.

Glenalvon House is a heritage-listed homestead located at 8 Lithgow Street, Campbelltown in the City of Campbelltown local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed and built in 1841 by Michael Byrne. It is also known as Glenalvon and Glenalvon and Stables. The property is owned by Department of Planning and Infrastructure, an agency of the Government of New South Wales. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

Royal Hotel is a heritage-listed Australian pub at 59–61 Lambie Street, Cooma, Snowy Monaro Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1858. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

Milthorpe is a heritage-listed residence located at 12 Crescent Street, Hunters Hill in the Municipality of Hunter's Hill local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built during 1872 by Richard Sim. It is also known as Atherslei. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

Pallister is a heritage-listed former private girls' school, children's home and country residence and now hospital at 95 River Road, Greenwich, Municipality of Lane Cove, New South Wales, Australia. It is also known as Standish and Greenwich Hospital. The property is owned by Anglican Church Property Trust. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

Northwood House is a heritage-listed former home for mentally handicapped children and now residence at 1 Private Road, Northwood in the Lane Cove Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Edmund Blacket and built during 1878 by John and James Eaton. It is also known as Northwood House & Cottage. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

Brough House is a heritage-listed former residence and premises for the Maitland Girls' High School and Maitland Art Gallery and now house museum at Church Street, Maitland, New South Wales, in the state's Hunter Region. It was built from 1860 to 1862 by Isaac Beckett and Samuel Owens. The property is owned by the National Trust of Australia (NSW). It is associated with neighbouring Grossmann House, which is also owned by the National Trust. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 1 March 2002.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ewenton</span> Historic site in New South Wales, Australia

Ewenton is a heritage-listed residence at 1 Blake Street, Balmain, Inner West Council, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by James McDonald and built from 1854 to 1872. It is also known as Blake Vale. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

Hampton Villa is a heritage-listed residence at 12b Grafton Street, Balmain, Inner West Council, New South Wales, Australia. It was built c. 1847-1849 by Edward Hunt; the design is uncertain, but has been attributed to John Verge. Among its notable residents was Henry Parkes, tenant from 1888 to 1892. The villa replaced an earlier building known as Hampton Cottage. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 27 May 2005.

Wyoming is a heritage-listed residence at 25 Wharf Road, Birchgrove, New South Wales, Australia. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999 and the former Register of the National Estate on 28 May 1996.

Ewbank is a heritage-listed residence and former bank building at 88 George Street, Singleton, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Benjamin Backhouse and built from 1883 to 1884. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

The Brooklyn Hotel is a heritage-listed bar, restaurant and former hotel located at 229 George Street, in the suburb of The Rocks, in the city of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Walter Liberty Vernon and built in 1912. The property is owned by Property NSW, an agency of the Government of New South Wales. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 10 May 2002.

32–36 and 38–40 Gloucester Street facades, The Rocks is a heritage-listed former residence located at 32-36 and 38-40 Gloucester Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built during 1885. It is also known as part of development known as 40 Gloucester Street. The property is owned by Property NSW, an agency of the Government of New South Wales. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 10 May 2002.

14-16 Merriman Street, Millers Point is a heritage-listed stone cottage located at 14-16 Merriman Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of Millers Point in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1837 to c. 1840. It is also known as Stone Cottage & Wall. The property was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

References

↑ Lenehan, 1887, pg39, LTO Papers
↑ Lenehan, Op cit, LTO Papers
↑ LCMC Rate Books
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 "Carisbrook". New South Wales State Heritage Register . Department of Planning & Environment. H00112. Retrieved 1 June 2018. Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC BY 4.0 licence .

Bibliography

Lane Cove (and formerly Willoughby) Councils (1995). Rate and Valuation Books 1872-1995.
Lane Cove Council (2007). "Carisbrook".
Linley Point Community Network. "Carisbrook".
Elliot, Louise (1998). Oral History Interview by J Washington.
Lenehan, Marjorie (1987). Footprints on the Sands of Time.
McGill (1998). Oral History Interview by Susan McClean.
Moore, Robert; Pike, Penny. Lane Cove Heritage Study.
McClean, Susan (1998). Carisbrook Education Kit - Background Notes.
McClean, Susan (1997). Lane Cove Historical Society Newsletter No 133.

Attribution

This Wikipedia article was originally based on Carisbrook , entry number 00112 in the New South Wales State Heritage Register published by the State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) 2018 under CC-BY 4.0 licence , accessed on 1 June 2018.

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.

[1] Lenehan, 1887, pg39, LTO Papers

[2] Lenehan, Op cit, LTO Papers

[3] LCMC Rate Books

[nswshr-112-4] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 "Carisbrook". New South Wales State Heritage Register . Department of Planning & Environment. H00112. Retrieved 1 June 2018. Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC BY 4.0 licence .

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]