Old Rectory, Carcoar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Old Rectory |
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| Location | Belubula Street, Carcoar, Blayney Shire, New South Wales, Australia |
| Built | 1849–1849 |
| Architect | Edmund Blacket |
| Official name: Old Rectory | |
| Type | state heritage (built) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 323 |
| Type | Presbytery/Rectory/ Vicarage/Manse |
| Category | Religion |
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The Old Rectory is a special old building in Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia. It used to be a home for a church leader, called a rector. Today, it is a private house. A famous architect named Edmund Blacket designed it in 1849. This building is so important that it was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register in 1999.
The Story of the Old Rectory
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The Old Rectory was designed by Edmund Blacket in 1849. It was built as a home for the rector of St. Paul's Anglican Church. This church, built in 1848, was also designed by Blacket.
The rectory was not just a home. It was also partly used as a school. This helped the rector earn extra money.
In the 1970s, new owners bought the property. They started to fix up the building and its gardens. The gardens had become very wild and overgrown.
In 1982, the owners received a grant of $25,000. This money came from the Heritage Conservation fund. It helped them restore the old building.
As part of the grant, the owners agreed to protect the building. The Heritage Council suggested a Permanent Conservation Order. This order helps make sure the building is protected for a long time.
The order became official on 26 October 1984. Later, on 2 April 1999, it was moved to the State Heritage Register.
What the Old Rectory Looks Like
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The Old Rectory is a very large brick building. It has 17 rooms in total. The building has a basement, two main floors, and an attic.
Its style is called Gothic, which means it looks like old European churches. It has special windows with coloured glass, called leadlight windows. The building stands on strong stone foundations.
Why the Old Rectory is Important
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The Old Rectory was designed by Edmund Blacket in 1849. It was built as a home for the church leader. Blacket also designed the nearby St. Paul's Anglican Church.
This building is a very important part of the historic village of Carcoar. It helps tell the story of the area.
Because of its history and design, the Old Rectory was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. This listing helps protect it for future generations.
