Katoomba House

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Katoomba House
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Katoomba House, pictured in 2019.
Location81 Kent Street, Millers Point, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates 33°51′36″S151°12′12″E / 33.8599°S 151.2034°E / -33.8599; 151.2034 Coordinates: 33°51′36″S151°12′12″E / 33.8599°S 151.2034°E / -33.8599; 151.2034
Architectural style(s) Victorian Italianate
Official name: Katoomba House; Seaforth House
TypeState heritage (built)
Designated2 April 1999
Reference no.890
Typehistoric site
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Location of Katoomba House in Sydney

Katoomba House is a heritage-listed residence at 81 Kent Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of Millers Point in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is also known as Seaforth House. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. [1]

Sydney City in New South Wales, Australia

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Millers Point, New South Wales Suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Millers Point is an inner-city suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is on the north-western edge of the Sydney central business district, adjacent to The Rocks and is part of the local government area of the City of Sydney.

City of Sydney Local government area in New South Wales, Australia

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History

Millers Point is one of the earliest areas of European settlement in Australia, and a focus for maritime activities. This imposing three-storey Victorian Italianate house with verandahs to both upper floors was originally a two-storey house with additions c. 1885. First tenanted by the NSW Department of Housing in 1985. [1]

Housing NSW is an agency of the Department of Family and Community Services that is responsible for the provision and management of public housing services with the aim to prevent homelessness in the state of New South Wales, Australia.

Description

A large, three storey Victorian Italianate house in good condition. Very important rear wing is lined by Victorian balconies (the upper floor built post 1880). This residence has four bedrooms. Storeys: Three; Construction: Painted rendered masonry walls, slate roof to main body of house, corrugated galvanised iron to balcony verandah, and rear wing. Cast iron balcony lace. Style: Victorian. [1]

Balcony platform projecting from the wall of a building

A balcony is a platform projecting from the wall of a building, supported by columns or console brackets, and enclosed with a balustrade, usually above the ground floor.

Veranda roofed, open-air gallery or porch

A veranda or verandah is a roofed, open-air gallery or porch, attached to the outside of a building. A veranda is often partly enclosed by a railing and frequently extends across the front and sides of the structure.

The external condition of the property is good.

Modifications and dates

External: 3rd floor c. 1885. Last inspected: 19 February 1995. [1]

Heritage listing

As at 23 November 2000, this building is an imposing three storey Victorian Italianate house with verandahs to both upper floors. [1]

It is part of the Millers Point Conservation Area, an intact residential and maritime precinct. It contains residential buildings and civic spaces dating from the 1830s and is an important example of 19th century adaptation of the landscape. [1]

Katoomba House was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Katoomba House". New South Wales State Heritage Register . Office of Environment and Heritage. H00890. Retrieved 13 October 2018.

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