Bethungra, Canterbury, Historic house and former convent in Canterbury, Australia
The large stone structure at 9 Fore Street features rough dressed irregular masonry with rusticated quoins and decorative window dressings throughout the exterior.
Constructed in 1896 by architect Varney Parkes for the Quigg family, the building later transformed into a convent in 1901 when Mary McKillop acquired it.
The architectural design combines elements of late Victorian Italianate style with Federation Queen Anne characteristics, displaying the evolution of Australian residential architecture.
The Heritage Council protects this three-bedroom residence through specific conservation orders, preventing any modifications that could affect its historical value.
The building's sandstone construction comes from local quarries, making it a remaining example of substantial Victorian architecture in the Canterbury region.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -33.91480,151.11560
Latest update: March 19, 2025 18:04
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