Eagleton Terrace facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eagleton Terrace |
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Eagleton Terrace, pictured in 2019.
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| Location | 67, 69, 71, 73 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Built | c. 1860s |
| Architectural style(s) | Victorian Filigree |
| Official name: Eagleton Terrace | |
| Type | State heritage (built) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 882 / 904 |
| Type | Terrace |
| Category | Residential buildings (private) |
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.
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.
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.
The external condition of the property is good.
Modifications and dates
External: Timber work modified. Dormers have been removed. Some verandah infil.
Heritage listing
As at 23 November 2000, this property is part of a group of early Victorian terraces.
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.
Eagleton Terrace was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
