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71 Windmill Street, pictured in 2019.
Location	71 Windmill Street, Millers Point, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Built	1880s
Architectural style(s)	Victorian Italianate
New South Wales Heritage Register
Official name: Terrace
Type	State heritage (built)
Designated	2 April 1999
Reference no.	845
Type	Terrace
Category	Residential buildings (private)

71 Windmill Street, Millers Point is a heritage-listed terrace house located at 71 Windmill 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.

History

Millers Point is one of the earliest areas of European settlement in Australia, and a focus for maritime activities. This Victorian two-storey terrace house was constructed during the 1880s, along with a neighbouring building, on the site of the former "Hit or Miss Hotel".

Description

Two storey, four bedroom Victorian terrace. Infilled balcony with iron lace balustrade and valence on upper storey. Storeys: Two; Construction: Painted rendered masonry, corrugated galvanised iron roof, painted timber joinery. Style: Victorian Italianate.

The external condition of the property is good.

Modifications and dates

External: Verandah infill.

Heritage listing

As at 23 November 2000, this terrace house was constructed during the 1880s, along with neighbouring buildings as redevelopment of older buildings.

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 C19th adaptation of the landscape.

71 Windmill Street, Millers Point was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.