Architect E. Jeaffreson Jackson

Architect Edward Jeaffreson Jackson

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Architect Edward Jeaffreson Jackson

1. 'Hindfell', 11A Lucinda Avenue, Wahroonga, 1901-02

2. 'The Budds', 28 Mistral Avenue Mosman Mosman

3. The Hastings, 2 Hayes Street Neutral Bay North Sydney

4. Hollowforth, 146 Kurraba Road Neutral Bay

5. House 17 Calypso Avenue Mosman

6. Isla, 89 Wycombe Road Neutral Bay

7. 9-11 Manns Avenue Neutral Bay

8. Kelrose, now North Sydney Council Chambers 200 Miller Street North Sydney

9. St Augustine's Rectory and Curates Lodge

later, 'Isla', 89 Wycombe Road Neutral Bay (see above)

10. St. Thomas Church Rectory 36 McLaren Street North Sydney

11. Tregoyd, House and Garden 161 Raglan Street Mosman

12. Whispering Pines and Grounds 178-186 Falls Road Wentworth Falls Blue Mountains

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• See also Shellcove Road Neutral Bay
• See also Mosman Federation Heritage
  

"Edward Jeaffreson Jackson had a large influence on Sydney architecture in the late nineteenth century. Many of the design elements of Sydney’s much-loved Federation bungalows can be traced back to the Arts and Crafts style of which Jackson was an important exponent. He was one of a distinguished group of architects who translated English revival styles, such as Arts and Crafts, into an Australian architectural form in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries."^[1]

Hollowforth, 146 Kurraba Road, Neutral Bay

"Federation architecture, as this style is broadly known, includes characteristic features such as high-pitched red roofs, tall chimneys, decorative woodwork and leaded windows. Jackson claimed credit for introducing the red terracotta roof tiles that spread across Sydney’s North Shore in the early twentieth century. The tiles were so popular that Jackson himself came to refer to them as “scarlet fever.”

"Jeaffreson Jackson was born in 1862 in London and trained as an architect in England attending the Royal Academy School of Architecture. Articled to William West-Neve he developed an arts and crafts aesthetic. In 1884 he sailed to Australia where he began work with the Colonial Architect's Branch of New South Wales before establishing his own practice between 1885 and 1888. (Dudman, Two Houses by E. Jeaffreson Jackson)

"Recently married, Jackson arrived in Sydney in 1884 keen to take advantage of the opportunities available to young architects in this thriving city. His buildings ranged from houses to banks and commercial buildings to fire stations. He worked for various architects, the Government Architects office and also established his own practice in partnership."

9-11 Mans Avenue Neutral Bay

"Jackson was a church-warden at St Thomas', North Sydney. He had designed a new rectory for St Thomas when he was asked to design a mountain retreat for rector Rev. Stephen H. Childe.

"A resident of North Sydney for many years, many of his domestic designs still survive on the North Shore.^[2] "Jackson’s house, Hanney, was built in the 1880s in Alfred Street, Cammeray. It incorporated many Arts and Crafts features including tall rough-cast chimneys, decorative woodwork and high-pitched and varied red roof tiles. The house was demolished to the 1960s to make way for the Warringah Freeway. Other notable Jackson designs that still survive today are the vicarage for St Thomas’s Church in North Sydney, Hollowforth near Shell Cove and Kelrose, which now forms part of North Sydney Council chambers."^[3]

Hanney, built in the 1880s in Alfred Street, Cammeray

Capper_House, home of Architect E. Jeaffreson Jackson

Architect Ian Stapleton has described and illustrated Jackson’s ‘output’ of over 50 projects. At a lecture^[4] Stapleton has shown numerous photos of Jackson’s wide variety of buildings located in Sydney and suburbs, some now demolished.

"Jackson is notable for a number of reasons including developing English Arts and Crafts style into an Australian architectural form known broadly as Federation style. He was one of the first to introduce the bungalow style to Sydney, (a bungalow being a single or two storey house composed under a sprawling roof). It is also thought that he introduced the terracotta, Marseille patterned tile to Australia. Later however he seemed to regret this, referring to these roof tiles as looking like ‘scarlet fever’ and ‘akin to a rabbit plague’ noting that he now preferred shingles with their silver grey appearance which toned with the landscape.

"Unfortunately when Jackson returned to England in 1908 possibly to find husbands for his daughters, he struggled to find work. What a contrast to the success he enjoyed while in Sydney to which he never returned.^[5]

House 17 Calypso Avenue Mosman

"Jeaffreson Jackson was an influential and innovative architect in the area of residential designs with examples of his work appearing in Arts and Architecture and other leading magazines of the day. There are 9 known residential examples of Jeaffreson Jackson's designs surviving in Sydney, of which 3 are located in Mosman. The small number and quality of his designs warrant recognition and protection under the Heritage Act"^[6]

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1. 'Hindfell', 11A Lucinda Avenue, Wahroonga, 1901-02

House for Henry Gullett; Builder: Brown and Tapson; Cost: £1,685

"Journalist Henry Gullett (1837-1914) retired as editor of the Sydney Morning Herald in 1899 and travelled to England. On his return, he commissioned this house from architect E. Jeaffreson Jackson. Though built as a retirement home, Gullett was coaxed out of retirement to edit the Daily Telegraph from 1901 to 1903. Henry Gullett’s personal manuscript papers are held by Mitchell Library at MLMSS 1473.

The design of the house, with its shingling, arches and prominent bracketed oriel window under a large jettying gable was very influential. An almost identical design was used some years later by builder William Richards for “Mounteray”, in Burwood Road, Burwood, as part of George Hoskins’ Appian Way subdivision.

“It is, in the first place, an essentially comfortable Australian home; it is picturesque without any obvious straining after effect; it has absolutely no unnecessary ornamental detail; and it groups well. No money has been wasted in attempting to achieve mere prettiness, and yet the house cannot fail to be interesting to any one who cares in the slightest degree for domestic architecture.”^[7]

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Heritage listed buildings by E. Jeaffreson Jackson

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A. Heritage Listed under the NSW Heritage Act:

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2. 'The Budds', 28 Mistral Avenue Mosman Mosman

"28 Mistral Avenue has historic and aesthetic significance as a rare Sydney example of a residence designed by the noted architect E. Jeaffreson Jackson around the turn of the century (1900) in the shingle (Federation Arts & Crafts) style displaying a North American influence. The house is essentially intact and retains most of its original external detailing and materials including its timber shingles, casement windows and terracotta tiles. The house is complemented by its tennis court and street tree planting of brush box (Lophostemon confertus) trees. ^[8]

Modifications and dates:

• "Lady Budd said that the house had been altered before her family lived there and that she and her husband had made several extensive renovations. "We bought the house from people named Jesson, who had let it for many years," Lady Budd said. "The Jessons put in the tennis court." The Budds had the house re-roofed when the tiles started to deteriorate "about 20 years ago" and had installed fireplaces in 2 of the upstairs bedrooms.
• A china cabinet downstairs hid another fireplace. A long living room downstairs, originally two rooms separated by sliding doors, was altered and dark wooden panelling, typical of pre-war interior design, was removed. The Budds also made extensive alterations to the kitchen, converting two pantries into a scullery and laundry.(Mosman & Lower North Shore Daily, 1981).
• 1988+: Addition of a garage & parent`s bedroom
• Swimming pool installed, c2000.

"Large, two-storey rambling Inter-War Arts & Crafts house. The ground floor is in face brick, the upper level in timber shingles and the roof of terracotta. Features include bay windows, hoods and small pane windows."

"A rare Sydney example of a residence designed by the noted architect E. Jeaffreson Jackson around the turn of the century (1900) in the shingle (Federation Arts & Crafts) style displaying a North American influence. The house is essentially intact and retains most of its original external detailing and materials including its timber shingles, casement windows and terracotta tiles. The house is complemented by its tennis court and street tree planting of brush box (Lophostemon confertus) trees. (Branch Head's report no. 203/79, 18/9/1979, modified by Read, S., 25/5/2007).

"Jeaffreson Jackson was an influential and innovative architect in the area of residential designs with examples of his work appearing in Arts and Architecture and other leading magazines of the day."

"No. 28 Mistral Avenue is sited opposite that of another house designed by the same architect producing an important group relationship. Both houses are essentially intact and located on corner sites, this combined with their two storey height, similar style, distinctive designs and landscaped setting of extensive lawns produces an interesting townscape element"[7]

The property has historic associations as the home for 36 years of a former president of the Legislative Council of NSW and managing editor of the Land newspaper, Sir Harry Budd, and his family until his death (1978)(Mosman & Lower North Shore Daily, 1981, modified by Read, S., 25/5/2007). The grass lawn tennis court forms an essential part of the curtilage of the building and has been designed to relate to it as the garden front. This site is considered to form the minimum comfortable curtilage for the house (Branch Manager's report no.376/81, 6/10/1981).

No. 28 Mistral Avenue is sited opposite that of another house designed by the same architect producing an important group relationship. Both houses are essentially intact and located on corner sites, this combined with their two storey height, similar style, distinctive designs and landscaped setting of extensive lawns produces an interesting townscape element (Branch Manager's report no.376/81, 6/10/1981). A large residence set in extensive grounds that, by virtue of the composition of its three major unified wings, avoids overly dominating its setting

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B. Heritage Listed by Local Government and State Agencies:

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3. The Hastings, 2 Hayes Street Neutral Bay North Sydney

"A large, dramatically designed Federation Arts and Crafts style house on an important harbourside site. Design is attributed to noted architect E Jeaffreson Jackson. Site includes a stone wall which may be associated with "Thrupps Cottage" or "Craignathan" both important early houses. It forms a part of the collection of large fine houses in the vicinity.

The Hastings, 2 Hayes Street, Neutral Bay, NSW

"A two storey brick house with attic rooms below a multi-gabled roof of terracotta tiles. It features a roughcast rendered upper floor and square tower with battlemented parapet, bracketed, oriel windows, timber shingled gable ends, and sills and lintels and windows, dramatic arched brick verandah entries and timber slat balustrades to upper verandahs. This building is designed in the Federation Arts and Crafts style."^[9]

2 Hastings Street Neutral Bay

2 Hastings Street Neutral Bay

2 Hastings Street Neutral Bay

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4. Hollowforth, 146 Kurraba Road Neutral Bay

A dramatic and innovative architectural statement in the shingle style by one of the leading architects of the Federation era, E. Jeaffreson Jackson. Hollowforth joins with a number of Horbury Hunt's commissions to represent the finest examples of this style within the State.

Hollowforth, 146 Kurraba Rd Neutral Bay NSW

"Two storey with attic rooms brick house of a symmetric picturesque design with large wall areas of timber shingles. It incorporates undulating stone garden walls, the theme of which is carried through into the fluid geometric pattern of the shingled wall surfaces. The roofscape is composed of numerous stopped hips, dormer windows and massive brick chimneys, while the projecting first floor is carried out on exposed timber beams. Lower walls are face brick with sandstone base. The interior contains several fine Art Nouveau features such as the leadlighting, tapered stair balusters and joinery details. It has been subdivided into flatlets and rented rooms for many years. A billiard room with bedroom over, was added to the Garden front on the eastern elevation by architects Spain and Cosh in 1913 for the then owner A H Way, Esq.This building is designed in the Federation Arts and Crafts style."^[10]

Hollowforth, 146 Kurraba Rd Neutral Bay NSW

Hollowforth, 146 Kurraba Road was designed by architect, E. Jeaffreson Jackson in conjunction with S. G. Thorp for Professor Threlfall and completed in 1893. He named the house after the village in Lancashire where he was born. According to the North Sydney Heritage Study Review Inventory, “this is a dramatic and innovative architectural statement in the shingle style by one of the leading architects of the Federation era”.

Hollowforth from photo by John Phillips

Architects Spain and Cosh added a billiard room with bedroom over was added to the garden front on the eastern side in 1913 for the then owner, A. H. Way. Hollowforth was then subdivided into two flats in the 1980s.

The roof structure was partially damaged by a fire in 1994 but subsequently reconstructed to original detail. Of particular note are the undulating stone garden walls that surround the symmetric picturesque design. Note the shingled wall surfaces, numerous stopped hips, dormer windows and massive brick chimneys on the roofline and exposed timber beams of the projecting first floor.^[11]

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5. House 17 Calypso Avenue Mosman

"This is an unusual example of the Arts-and-Crafts style of domestic architecture, a style which is a fairly common and important part of Mosman's historical development. This house was given a most distinguished treatment by an architect eminent in the Federation period in NSW.



"Federation Arts and Crafts. A two-storey house, built close to the Calypso Avenue boundary but well back from the much narrower thoroughfare of Magic Grove. It has brick, cement-rendered and timber-shingled walls and is crowned by a remarkable composition of fairly steeply-pitched gabled and hipped roof elements, including a catslide roof, covered in terracotta tiles. 

Streetview, 17 Calypso Avenue Mosman

The main gable faces Calypso Avenue, along with a most unusual facetted and bracketted oriel, and a small entrance porch. Some of the face brickwork is painted and the attic storey is sheeted with shingles. Much of the decoration exhibits Art Nouveau motifs. The house is in fair to good condition."^[12]

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6. Isla, 89 Wycombe Road Neutral Bay

A large and elaborate house of Federation Arts and Crafts style, design by prominent architects Jeffreson Jackson and James Peddle. Associated with St Augustines Church as the Rectory between 1939 and 1990. One of a collection of fine houses in the vicinity which taken together characterise the area.


A substantial two storey brick house with multi-gabled terracotta tile roof. Features include circular accent windows, semi-circular windows, elaborate timber balustrades and brackets to verandahs, bay windows, shingled gable ends and a roughcast rendered upper storey. This building is designed in the Federation Arts and Craft style.

House built in 1903, for Cargill family, later acquired by the Phillips family. Purchased by the Church as a Rectory in 1939. Coach house and entertainment centre was on north end of house was first a sunday school, then ,comfort centre during WW2, then was adopted as a curate's lodge. Sold to private owners circa 1990.^[13]

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7. 9-11 Manns Avenue Neutral Bay

An excellent and characteristic example of a large, private house of the Federation period, neatly executed in a conservative Arts and Crafts style. It occupies an important corner site for streetscape vistas. It is a part of a collection of similar houses in the vicinity which together characterised the area.

A two storey brick house with an attic storey and terracotta tiled gabled roof. Features include timber shingled gable ends, bay widnows, timber prieze veradah detailing and shingled spandrels to verandah and windows. It is connected to a smaller house of similar detailings on the south side, also of two storeys but with a hipped gable roof and a rendered upper storey. This building is designed in the Federation Arts and Crafts style.^[14]

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8. Kelrose, now North Sydney Council Chambers 200 Miller Street North Sydney

Two storey brick building with hipped and gabled terracotta tiled roof. Upper floor roughcast rendered. Nine pane upper sash double-hung windows. Parapets to gable ends with semi-circular motif above narrow tall ventilator openings. Ground floor has three brick segmental arches over window openings. Entrance porch rough-cast rendered with face brick rectangular parapet and semi-circular arch. Side walls of porch have circular windows articulated in face brick.This building is designed in the Federation Arts and Crafts style.

The site was the 1870 home of James Husband and family. A new house, designed by E. Jeaffreson Jackson, was owned by Dr. Capper and his mother. From this a hand-carved mantelpiece remains in the front building. It was used at times as a home and hospital. Remodelled, this was opened in 1926 by the Rt. Ho. W.M. Hughes as the Council Chambers, enlarged again in 1938. The northern end was burnt out in 1976, restored and re-opened in 1978. The Wyllie Wing, in McLaren Street, designed by Harry Seidler, was completed in 1977 ^[15]

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9. St Augustine's Rectory and Curates Lodge

later, 'Isla', 89 Wycombe Road Neutral Bay (see above)

"A large imposing Federation Arts and Crafts style residence designed by a notable architect which together with the billard room, presents a particularly well designed roofscape carried out with great vigour. Its architectural quality is of a high order and is neatly resolved in relationship to its site. Part of a collection of fine houses which characterise Neutral Bay.

"A two storey face-brick and shingle Federation residence with upper rough-cast stucco walls and multi-gabled asymmetrically massed roof. The main staircase is panelled and defined by the arch-headed window, which as with the front door and window is glazed in leadlight. The verandahs originally contained timber slatted balustrade and fretwork brackets while the rear wing as built, differed from the original plan in being two storeys. A foundation stone dated 1903 was laid by Mrs Cargill, with the ceremonial trowel now being held by the Church. The billard room is a skilful design (reputedly to date from 1914) executed in matching brickwork to the main house. The garden elevation is dominated by a shingled bay window and entry stair while the roof is enhanced by terracotta shingles and two elongated chimney pots.This building is designed in the Federation Arts and Crafts style.

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10. St. Thomas Church Rectory 36 McLaren Street North Sydney

"Excellent example of early Arts and crafts style house and example of work of prominent local architect. Associated with adjacent important church and with complementary design features. Part of a group of important ecclesiastic buildings.
Two storey brick house with steeply pitched terracotta tiled gable-roof. Features include timber shingles to the gable ends and rain hood over faceted bay window, bracketed boxed eaves, eyelid dormer window, a pointed arched entry to corner verandah and elaborate timber work to the verandah.This building is designed in the Federation Arts and Crafts style.
"The rectory was built in 1900, the Architect being E. Jeaffreson Jackson, and the builders Brown and Tapson. Jeaffreson Jackson, who was a member of the congregation, was an English Architect, and the house shows links in style with English domestic architecture of this time, and in particular the work of Voysey."^[16]

The Voysey House, Chorleywood

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11. Tregoyd, House and Garden 161 Raglan Street Mosman

"A fine example of the many architect-designed houses in Mosman. Evidence of the popularity of Mosman with notable people, and the growing interest in Australian plants in the early Twentieth Century.

Federation Arts-&-Crafts. A large two-storey face brick Federation Queen Anne bungalow residence in extensive grounds. The roof form includes an octagonal pyramid-topped tower and a steeply pitched terra cotta gable entry roof which incorporates the second floor within the roof space. A gable entrance wing includes covered porch and bay with leadlight windows. There is a separate two storey garage, large grounds with mature tree species and a stone boundary wall.
Designed by E Jeaffreson Jackson for William Portus Cullen, then Chief Justice of NSW. Cullen used the large garden to propogate Australian plants. Considered by the National Trust as the first Queen Anne bungalow desgned by Jackson. Freeland claims that its "bold gable roof, natural colouring and brooding verandah" are features that point towards Jackson having brought the bungalow to Australia.^[17]

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12. Whispering Pines and Grounds 178-186 Falls Road Wentworth Falls Blue Mountains

"Whispering Pines is a good example of a substantial Federation Arts and Crafts style retreat. The design is of interest with the broad roof gable being more characteristic of central Europe than the typically complex roofs of the Australian federation period. The perimeter of pine trees are important in providing a setting for the house. The two Arbutus trees at the entry contribute to the sense of arrival at the site.
"Chalet Fontenelle was designed in 1898 by Edward Jeaffreson Jackson as the mountain retreat for Rev. Stephen H. Childe, the rector of St Thomas' Anglican Church, North Sydney.
"Whispering Pines is a two-storey Federation Arts and Crafts house set in substantial grounds. The house is marked by a broad gabled roof, spreading out over the side verandahs and extending across the front verandah. A north wing provided accommodation for services.

The house has rendered walls, originally all in roughcast, now largely in smooth render (where render has been replaced in the 1990s). The roof is of corrugated steel. The verandah is designed with timber posts on heavy roughcast piers. The balustrade has timber slats with a wavy pattern. The main roof gable is finished with half timbering. Corner brackets to the verandah are finished with an etched scroll.

The main entry is on the west verandah and leads to a central stair hall. The front door has leadlight panels and a leadlight toplight. Paired casement windows also have leadlight toplights. Surviving joinery which could be salvaged in the 1991 work was re-used in the public spaces.

Pines trees around the boundary probably relate to the Childe occupation of the house as does the aged Arbutus at the southwest entry. ^[18]

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1. ^ http://architectureau.com/calendar/talk/the-legacy-of-sydney-edwardian-architect-edward-jeaffreson-jackson/
2. ^ http://architectureinsights.com.au/events/north-sydney-olympic-pool-75-years-as-a-local-landmark-and-a-national-treasure/
3. ^ http://architectureau.com/calendar/talk/the-legacy-of-sydney-edwardian-architect-edward-jeaffreson-jackson/
4. ^ Speakers: Ian Stapleton, Sydney heritage architect and Michael Brothers, great grandson of Edward Jeaffreson Jackson.
   The Legacy of architect Edward Jeaffreson Jackson
   A talk at the Stanton Library, ‘To live in an Air of Restfulness’ The legacy of Edwardian Architect, Edward Jeaffreson Jackson coincided with the renaming of a North Sydney Park, Edward Jeaffreson Jackson Reserve.
   Oct. 27, 2011, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. at Level 1, Stanton Library, 234 Miller Street North Sydney
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   http://www.sydneyarchitecturefestival.org/event-reviews-2011/the-legacy-of-architect-edward-jeaffreson-jackson.html
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   http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=5045051
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   http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/discover_collections/people_places/north/architects/docs/north_shore_houses.pdf
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   http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=5045051
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   http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=2181379
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    http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=2181244
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    http://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/resources/documents/35_KurrabaPoint.pdf
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    http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=2060102
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    http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=2181368
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    http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=2181294
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    http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=2180851
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    http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=2180807
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    http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=2060409
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    http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=1170825

Fairlie, Longueville NSW

Fairlie, 15 Norfolk Road Longueville

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Stunning!

"At Longueville, a 2600-square-metre waterfront estate is on the market for the first time since 1952, when it was bought by the late William Patrick Ryan, who was a senior surgeon at the Mater Hospital, and his late wife, Thelma. The Norfolk Road property has a grand Federation house, Fairlie, built in 1896 by Fairlie Harold Tronson, who was a printmaker, surveyor and inventor.






"The five-bedroom house has roof tiles brought in as ballast on ships from France, and the sandstone was quarried on site. The property, comprising two lots - 1888 square metres and 745 square metres - has 44 metres of frontage to Tambourine Bay. Listed for auction on March 23 through Benjamin Mulae and Ivan Resnekov of Century 21 Mosman, it is expected to sell for more than $5 million."^[1]

"Once in a Lifetime Opportunity! Stunning 2,600sqm Waterfront Estate Comprising Two Lots Overlooking Tambourine Bay.
This deceased estate is on the market for the first time in 58 years, an exciting home and development opportunity comprised of two lots (Lot 1-1888sqm, Lot 2-745sqm), the larger of which offers absolute water frontage plus boat shed on Tambourine Bay and a spectacularly positioned double storey, 5 bedroom Grand Federation Residence ‘Fairlie’."^[2]

• 2 lots (1888 sqm & 745 sqm) overlooking Tambourine Bay

• Grand Federation heritage listed 5 bedroom residence in need of renovation

• Formal living and dining rooms, games room, sunroom, breakfast room and wine room

• Water views from most rooms


• Surrounds include original courtyards and meandering paths to waters edge

• Boat shed to store watercraft and facilitate river access
• Exclusive, quiet location with deep offset from street frontage

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1. ^ http://smh.domain.com.au/real-estate-news/woolley-poised-for-multimillion-sale-20130214-2edyt.html
2. ^ http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-longueville-112923967

Clifton Gardens NSW

Clifton Gardens and Bradley's Head, Mosman NSW 2088

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Clifton Gardens and Bradley's Head, Mosman NSW 2088

Clifton Pleasure Gardens

Smith and Cabban

Curraweena, 6 Buena Vista Avenue (Clifton Gardens) Mosman NSW 2088

16 Bradleys Head Road Mosman

One of the Finest Estates that Mosman Can Offer

Strathairlie, 50 Bradleys Head Road Mosman NSW

Yeronga, 18 Prince Albert Street, Mosman NSW

6 Kardinia Road, Mosman, NSW 2088

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Clifton Gardens is an urban locality in the suburb of Mosman in Sydney, New South Wales. Clifton Gardens is located in the Lower North Shore and features an affluent residential area; it is also home to several beaches and wharves on Sydney Harbour.

"A prominent and picturesquely sited area of open space, well used by both local residents and more distant visitors, whose history traces back to the days of the popular pleasure-grounds which then dotted the shores of Sydney Harbour. 

Chowder Bay with Sydney in Distance by Chris Rex Parsons

• The Clifton Gardens Reserve is a significant area of open space, picturesquely located, but much of the charm evident in photos of bygone days has been lost due to the demolition of pool, pavilion & hotel."^[1]
• "This place is just perfect. A harbourside beach reserve looking out to Chowder Bay that is dog friendly, has lots of open space, enclosed bathing area, a wharf that's popular for fishing, great picnic areas, brand new toilets and a fab playground to boot."^[2]

Clifton Pleasure Gardens

A hotel called the Clifton Arms was built in 1871 by D. Butters. It was leased in 1879 then bought in 1880 by David Thompson. Thompson also built a wharf and dancing pavilion here and the area became popular as a picnic spot.[1] Before First World War, ferries full of picnickers came at weekends. The Hotel burnt down in 1956,[2] and was demolished on 17 November 1967 

Clifton Gardens Hotel c.1920. From a postcard held in the Mosman Library Local Studies Collection.

Clifton Gardens, 1909. Courtesy State Library of NSW.

Smith and Cabban

Mayor W H Smith, was an English-born builder and developer who, with his partner S H Cabban, had obtained the contract to build Mosman's public school.

• Smith went on to build several cottages in Muston Street, to develop the Frascati Estate in Middle Head Road and 50 acres of the Silex Estate, which he subdivided as the Bradleys Head Estate.
• Smith was a developer cast in the Harnett (ex-Mayor, Mosman developer) mould. He served continuously on Mosman Council for a quarter of a century, from 1901 to 1925, and was Mayor for five annual terms.^[3]
• The success of these ventures was encouraging and they continued to develop purchasing a large portion of the Silex Estate and building around 170 houses in Bradley’s Head Road and Prince Albert Street, Mosman.^[4]

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Curraweena, 6 Buena Vista Avenue (Clifton Gardens) Mosman NSW 2088

"Undoubtedly, One of Sydney Harbour's Finest Family Estates on around 2,250sqm

• See also Top Federation Houses

"A pleasing house of comparatively simple design, in a spacious setting. Federation Queen Anne.

• "A brick residence, a storey and a half high and symmetrically designed. It is basically rectangular in plan shape and set well back from the street, with a tennis court in front.
• Its design consists of a prominent medium-pitched gable with the ridge parallel to the street, and a central gabled bay projecting forwards and having a semicircular and Tuscan-columned verandah at ground floor level with an open balcony above. There are flanking windows with bracketed hoods. The roof is fairly steeply pitched and covered in terracotta tiles."^[5]

"An Estate of this calibre only comes up once in a generation. Fusing early 20th century grandeur with 21st century ease and informality this magnificent Smith and Cabban mansion C1906 is a true Mosman thoroughbred.
Sold for $13.200 million in 2009.^[6]

"A prized Clifton Gardens estate of around 2250sqm that stretches from street to street with two 26m frontages, tennis court, swimming pool, sandstone entertaining terraces, level manicured lawns and beautiful landscaped gardens The impressive totally renovated two storey home with separate studio offers space and elegance on a grand scale plus iconic views of Sydney Harbour from both levelsit's a complete family lifestyle, all with in walking distance to Clifton Gardens Beach, the ferry and everything special that Mosman offers.

"Polished floors, archways and 14 ft decorated ceilings enhance the airy spaciousness of the huge double reception rooms which open to the covered semi-circular verandah that overlooks the tennis court imagine hosting a large formal party that spills effortlessly from room to room or enjoy a cool sundowner while watching the children on the court on a late summer's afternoon It's an all seasons home focused on the sheer enjoyment of living here.

"The vast library with bay window takes in the harbour views, plus the guest bedroom on this level has its own ensuite bathroom.
With the needs of a modern family in mind, the rear of the home is the hub of day to day living with a sensational designer kitchen that interacts with a large casual family living and dining area.





French doors take you out to covered verandah that leads on to the absolutely private level lawns, the wide terrace that surround the gas heated pool with swim jets and spa. 


Offering another dimension to easy family living, the separate studio sits discreetly under the oversized double garage.

Take the grand cedar staircase to the upper level where the huge master suite opens to a balcony take enjoys the full panorama of the harbour views. A large dressing room and full ensuite bathroom in the traditional style are attached. 

Three further double bedrooms and a bathroom complete the accommodation on this level.
This impeccable residence was totally updated and renovated with exquisite attention to detail over the past 6 years and features R/C air conditioning on the upper level, gas central heating on the main level, media cabling and security.
It is totally unique in the Mosman market and one of the finest family estates that Sydney can offer.^[7]

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16 Bradleys Head Road Mosman

One of the Finest Estates that Mosman Can Offer

A magnificent Smith & Cabban “Merchant’s Mansion” in a commanding, private & tranquil, dress circle position with expansive views to The Bridge and North Sydney. A vast and welcoming home on a prized holding of around 1500 sqm with north-south tennis court and pool … family estates like this are rarely found … and then, only once in a lifetime.
"Stately with immediate street presence, the interiors open to reveal a traditional grandeur that embraces the airy spacious that’s so typical of these Mosman thoroughbreds. Polished floors, high ornate ceilings, banks of bay windows and fireplaces, as originally designed, have been skillfully matched to merge with the open-plan living, dining and kitchen that spill through French doors to the decks that overlook the pool and court."
"All on one level, the lower floor is a private family playground with a huge rumpus room, kitchenette, bathroom, covered terraces, level lawns with cubby and swings, heated pool and the tennis court."

The upper level, so suited to family living, offers 7 generous bedrooms with soaring ceilings. The master suite with ensuite & WIR opens to a private balcony that takes in the views.
The 7th bedroom on the main level is ideal for guests. Wine cellar, carport, off street parking for 4 further cars, R/C air conditioning upstairs and central heating complete the package.

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Strathairlie, 50 Bradleys Head Road Mosman NSW

One of Mosman's finest residences, 'Strathairlie' c1896 is a magnificent Federation home offering an exclusive lifestyle of position and prestige. Set on a 1,142sqm blue ribbon elevated corner block, it is just a stroll to Mosman village shops and ferries.

50 Bradleys Head Road Mosman

50 Bradleys Head Road Mosman

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Yeronga, 18 Prince Albert Street, Mosman NSW

A grand circa 1905 residence spanning three spacious levels whilst boasting mesmerising main harbour views.

Pairing exquisite original features with elegant additions, "Yeronga" is the quintessential modernised Federation home with classic formal rooms and striking casual living spaces, making it ideal for entertaining.

Top floor accommodation includes four double bedrooms, the main featuring a walk-in wardrobe, stunning new ensuite and mesmerising panoramic views taking in the harbour, city skyline and surrounding district. The luxurious main bathroom offers limestone flooring, a stand-alone claw-foot bath, separate shower and feature vanity wall.

The stylish entry hall is inviting. This floor offers an elegant dining room with postcard views across Sydney Harbour to the Bridge and Opera House, a majestic formal lounge with a large marble fireplace, and an expansive casual living room filled with natural light overlooking the front gardens.

The spacious kitchen has a breakfast bar, stainless steel benchtops and Zanini gas cooktop. On the lower ground floor a rumpus/billiard room extends out to a landscaped area with a stone-flagged in-ground swimming pool. Beside the pool is a pool room, currently used as guest accommodation.

Features of the property include numerous period fireplaces, parquetry flooring, leadlight windows, high ceilings and a beautiful original staircase. There is also a secure double garage, which is currently being used as extra accommodation, and easily reversed, local storage areas and ducted heating. Outside, the exceptional property boasts picturesque mature trees and shrubs, with numerous tranquil water features and a secluded Buddha garden.

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6 Kardinia Road, Mosman, NSW 2088

Proportions, Potential & Views

Exclusively set in the community of Clifton Gardens, this solid character home offers enormous potential to let your renovation dreams materialise and create a magnificent family home befitting of such a spectacular setting. Embracing breathtaking Harbour views over Taylors Bay and extending to the City Skyline and Eastern Suburbs, the outlook is best enjoyed from the adjoining living rooms and the expansive timber entertaining deck. Beautifully maintained and perfectly liveable.

Accommodation:

• Gracious entry foyer with tall vaulted ceiling and parquetry timber flooring
• Elegant adjoining lounge and dining rooms, attached sunroom / sitting room
• Spacious functional kitchen with direct external access, lovely natural light
• Master bedroom with gorgeous ornate ceilings, built-in robes and tiled ensuite
• Upper level bedrooms all with built-in robes, study / TV room with views
• Original family bathroom and separate powder room in immaculate condition
• Lower level rumpus room or entertainment quarters opening to pool area

Features:

• Vast entertaining terrace extending the living area with dazzling views
• Sparkling in-ground pool protected by established hedging and gardens
• Solid character home of a substantial footprint set over three levels
• Garage and workshop, plenty of storage options internally and externally
• An opportunity to complete a partial or full renovation to suit various budgets
• Easy access to bus transport, Mosman Village and Clifton Gardens Beach

"Earlier this year Nigel Smyth, an executive director at Macquarie, and his wife, Diane, upgraded from Clifton Gardens to Balmoral’s golden mile and its premium Sydney Head views, but pocketed $1.7 million in the process.

• The Smyths sold at Clifton Gardens in Mosman for $6.5 million. The five-bedroom Kardinia Road property sits on an 823-square-metre block. It has views across the harbour to Rose Bay and Point Piper. It was bought for $5.12 million in 2005."^[8]

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2. ^ http://www.yelp.com.au/biz/clifton-gardens-mosman
3. ^ http://www.mosmancefe.org.au/Points-of-interest-4.html
4. ^ http://www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/library/local-studies/donations
5. ^ http://www.mosmancefe.org.au/Points-of-interest-3.html
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   http://www.rwm.com.au/2009/09/exclusive-%E2%80%93-sydney%E2%80%99s-prestige-property-report/
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8. ^ http://www.propertyobserver.com.au/title-tattle/macquarie-s-nicholas-moore-gives-momentum-to-the-mosman-mansion-merry-go-round