Elizabeth Bay House

Elizabeth Bay House

Elizabeth Bay House is a historic home in the suburb of Elizabeth Bay in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Built between 1835 and 1839, Elizabeth Bay House was known as 'the finest house in the colony'. Elizabeth Bay House is a 19th century Regency style home originally surrounded by a 54 acre garden but now situated within a densely populated inner city suburb. It is managed by the Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales as a museum that is open to the public for a modest fee.

Elizabeth Bay House is a superb example of Australian colonial architecture.

History

Elizabeth Bay House was designed by the accomplished architect, John Verge (1788–1861), for the Colonial Secretary, Alexander Macleay (1767-1848) and built between 1835 and 1839.

Elegantly furnished to the period of 1839–1845, the interiors reflect the lifestyle of the Macleays presenting an evocative picture of 19th century Sydney life.

References

*"The Book of Sydney Suburbs", Compiled by Frances Pollen, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia ISBN 0-207-14495-8

External links

* [http://www.hht.net.au/museums/elizabeth_bay_house/guidebook/the_finest_house Guide to Elizabeth Bay House including biography of Verge]


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