Darling House, Historic residence in Dawes Point, Sydney, Australia
Darling House is a sandstone mansion in Dawes Point featuring eight spacious rooms with high ceilings designed in Georgian colonial style. The building displays detailed architectural elements characteristic of early Australian heritage construction, including crafted interior finishes.
The house was built in 1842 by Joseph Farris and named after Governor Darling's original land grant from the early settlement period. Its construction occurred during the era of rapid European development around Sydney Harbour.
The residence demonstrates how early European settlers blended traditional Georgian design with local sandstone, creating a building style that reflects colonial adaptation to the Australian landscape. This architectural approach became characteristic of the early mansions in the area.
The property sits within walking distance of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, making it easy to reach from the city center. The location offers convenient access to nearby public transport and popular local attractions.
The building survived the 1900 Bubonic Plague cleanup when many surrounding structures in The Rocks area were demolished due to health concerns. This escape from demolition makes it one of the few survivors from that turbulent period in the harbour's history.
Location: City of Sydney
Inception: 1842
Address: 8-12 Trinity Avenue, Millers Point, NSW 2000
GPS coordinates: -33.85750,151.20670
Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:22
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