Eagleton Terrace

The Eagleton Terrace are heritage-listed terrace houses located at 67-73 Lower Fort Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of Millers Point in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The property was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.[1][2]

Eagleton Terrace
Eagleton Terrace, pictured in 2019.
Location67, 69, 71, 73 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates33.8573°S 151.2062°E / -33.8573; 151.2062
Builtc.1860s
Architectural style(s)Victorian Filigree
Official name: Eagleton Terrace
TypeState heritage (built)
Designated2 April 1999
Reference no.882 / 904
TypeTerrace
CategoryResidential buildings (private)
Location of Eagleton Terrace in Sydney

History

Millers Point is one of the earliest areas of European settlement in Australia, and a focus for maritime activities. This building was constructed during the mid 1860s as one of a group of four terrace houses. First tenanted by the NSW Department of Housing in 1984.[1][2]

Description

Two storey, five bedroom, early Victorian terrace with basement and attic. Cast iron lace balcony and infilled verandah. Skylight to attic. Storeys: Two; Construction: Painted rendered masonry, slate roof, cast iron lace, spear fence. Painted timber work. Style: Victorian Filigree.[1][2]

The external condition of the property is good.

Modifications and dates

External: Timber work modified. Dormers have been removed. Some verandah infil.[1][2]

Heritage listing

As at 23 November 2000, this property is part of a group of early Victorian terraces.[1][2]

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][2]

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

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See also

References

Bibliography

  • NBRS (2016). 71 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point - Conservation Management Plan.

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