Neoblie facts for kids
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| Location | Great Western Highway, Mount Druitt, City of Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia |
| Built | c. 1884 |
| Owner | Blacktown City Council |
| Official name: Neoblie | |
| Type | state heritage (built) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 245 |
| Type | House |
| Category | Residential buildings (private) |
| Builders | Charles or James Paull |
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Neoblie is an old house in Mount Druitt, New South Wales, Australia. It's on the Great Western Highway. This special house is listed as a heritage site, which means it's important to history. It was built around 1884 by either Charles or James Paull. Today, the Blacktown City Council owns it. Neoblie was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999.
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Neoblie's Story
Who Built Neoblie?
It's not completely clear who built Neoblie. Some people think Charles Paull built it. He owned the land where the house stands. Charles also ran a place called the Golden Sheaf Inn in Colyton.
Others believe his son, James Paull, built the house around 1884.
The Lix Family Era
Around 1900, the Lix family bought Neoblie. They loved to have guests over. The house was often full of visitors. This suggests it was a popular spot for people Gustavius Lix knew.
Gustavius Lix was a well-traveled man. He worked as a secretary for big international events in Paris and London. He first came to Australia to help with an event in Sydney in the late 1870s.
The Lix family, including their relatives the Ryans, lived in Neoblie until the early 1970s. Then, the house was sold to the State Planning Authority. In the 1990s, the state government gave Neoblie to the Blacktown City Council.
Neoblie's Importance in Mount Druitt
Neoblie was a busy home during an important time for Mount Druitt. Community activities like church and school events were popular. The area was also close to Australia's first live hare coursing track. This brought many people to the area.
Restoring the House
In the 1990s, some small repairs were done to Neoblie. This included fixing the verandah and trying to make the eastern wall stronger.
In 2009, the Blacktown City Council received money to restore the house. They renovated it to look like it did originally. This included removing a bathroom and a back verandah area that had been added later. After these renovations, the house remained empty.
In 2014, the council said two groups were interested in renting the property. However, in May 2015, the Mount Druitt Historical Society visited the site. They noted that it was still fenced off. Their tour inside was a "rare opportunity."
The house still needs more work to be fully used. There is no easy way to get to the site from the Great Western Highway. In 2015, the state government gave the land around Neoblie to the Blacktown City Council. This will help the council create a safer way to enter and leave the property.
Today, many local people watch over Neoblie. They are interested in its history and future.
What Neoblie Looks Like
Neoblie is a single-story house made of sandstock bricks. It has a steep, pyramid-shaped hipped roof. A verandah goes all the way around the house. It sits on a hill, so you can see it clearly from the Great Western Highway.
The original part of the house has four rooms. There is a hallway in the middle. Each room has a fireplace, which connects to one of the two chimneys.
The front door has French doors on either side. These doors also open onto the verandah.
In the past, the northern verandah was closed in to create a laundry, bathroom, and kitchen. But these changes were removed during the 2010 renovations.
Even though it was once described as being in poor condition, Neoblie is still mostly original. Not many big changes have been made to its main structure.
Why Neoblie is a Heritage Site
Neoblie is a great example of its style of house. It has stayed mostly the same over time. Being close to a main road, it was a landmark for travelers in the late 1800s, just as it is today.
The house is connected to local families, like the Lixs and Ryans. It also has ties to Gustavius Lix, a well-traveled man who likely hosted many international guests. Neoblie is in an area that became important as Mount Druitt grew. This was because of its location near the road, schools, and other facilities. It was also close to Australia's first live hare coursing track.
Neoblie was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999, because it met several important reasons:
- It shows the history of New South Wales.
* Neoblie has a long history with local families. It was later bought by the government to protect it.
- It is linked to important people or groups in history.
* It is connected to the Lix and Ryan families, who lived there for a long time. It's also linked to Gustavius Lix, who was important internationally because of his work with World Expositions.
- It shows good design or creative skill.
* Neoblie is in a noticeable spot on the Great Western Highway. It stands out to people driving by, just as it would have in the mid-to-late 1800s.
- It has a special meaning to a community or group.
* It is a landmark for the local people of Mount Druitt and Blacktown. They care about the property and keep an eye on it.
- It is a good example of its type of place.
* Neoblie is an excellent example of its architectural style.
