Kailoa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kailoa |
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| Location | 44 Union Street, North Sydney, North Sydney Council, New South Wales, Australia |
| Official name: Kailoa | |
| Type | State heritage (built) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 179 |
| Type | Villa |
| Category | Residential buildings (private) |
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Kailoa is a special old house, called a villa, located at 44 Union Street in North Sydney, Australia. It's listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register, which means it's an important historical place that needs to be protected. It was added to this list on April 2, 1999.
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Exploring Kailoa's Design
The Garden and Entrance
The garden at Kailoa was first planned in 1985. Many of the original trees are still there today. You'll see a beautiful cast iron fence with a stone base. The main entrance has impressive cast-iron gates. A curved driveway leads up to the house, lined with small pygmy date palms.
What Condition Was Kailoa In?
Back in 1985, Kailoa was in very poor shape. It needed a lot of repairs, especially inside. Its condition made it less impressive, but its overall shape and size were still important. Saving the house meant finding new ways to use it to help pay for the repairs.
Some large trees in the garden had died. The front garden still showed its original design, with many old trees surviving. The front fence and gates were in good condition. Water problems near the back of the house and thick plants were making issues worse in nearby rooms.
Changes Made Over Time
- In 1985, some large trees died.
- In 1986, the house was changed and made bigger to be used as offices.
- In 2004, a skylight was added to the roof.
Why Kailoa Was Saved
Even though Kailoa was in poor condition, especially inside, it was important to save it. Its unique shape and size made it special. Keeping it helps maintain the look of the street and brings back its original architectural style. Because it needed so much work, the plan was to find a new use for it that would help pay for the repairs.
It wasn't necessary to rebuild everything exactly as it was. Instead, the goal was to make repairs that looked like the original house from the mid-1880s. Where old parts still existed, new details would match them closely. New systems like plumbing or electricity were added carefully so they wouldn't spoil the old look.
The outside areas were also restored to keep their original feel, especially the curved front driveway and the palm trees. Parking for cars was placed at the side of the house to be less noticeable. The front fence and gates were kept or reused.
The best way to use Kailoa would be something that keeps its original outside look and inside layout. This could include using it as a home, a cultural center, an art gallery, or small offices. Any new use should change the building and its surroundings as little as possible.
Why Kailoa is a Heritage Site
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As of December 13, 2004, Kailoa is a key part of an area in North Sydney with many different kinds of old houses. The streets nearby are rare examples of 19th-century town planning that are still mostly untouched. Kailoa is a great example of a single-story Victorian Italianate villa from around 1885. It sits far back from the street on a noticeable hill, surrounded by a well-kept garden with many old trees.
It is important for its history and how it represents the style of that time. It also has regional importance for its historical, social, and aesthetic values.
Even though the inside of the house was in poor condition in 1985, its overall shape and size still made it very significant.
Kailoa was officially listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999.
