Carss Cottage

Carss Cottage is a sandstone building with a slate roof located in Carss Park beside the Georges River. The house now operates as a museum displaying historical artifacts and materials from the early colonial period.

William Carss, a cabinet maker from Glasgow, built this sandstone house in 1865 for his family. The construction used locally sourced materials and skills brought by Scottish masons who also worked on Sydney University.

The cottage displays Scottish craftsmanship in its stonework and building methods. Visitors can observe how early settlers from Britain adapted their construction techniques in Sydney.

Access is via Carwar Avenue with well-maintained pathways to the building. Visitors should remember that this is a fragile historic structure, so respectful conduct is expected when inside.

Archaeological remains of former outbuildings lie beneath and around the house in the gardens. These discoveries help visitors understand what a complete colonial settlement looked like during that time.

Location: New South Wales

GPS coordinates: -33.99100,151.12000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:40