Elizabeth Bay House, Colonial Regency house in Elizabeth Bay, Australia
The house features a central elliptical saloon with a domed lantern, placed on elevated ground with views across Sydney Harbour.
Built between 1835 and 1839, the residence belonged to Alexander Macleay, who served as the New South Wales Colonial Secretary during early settlement.
The property contained the first two flushing toilets installed in Australia and displays a staircase regarded as the finest in colonial architecture.
Located at 7 Onslow Avenue, Elizabeth Bay House welcomes visitors on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with entry fees between 8 and 12 dollars.
The house operated as a collective for artists known as the Charm School from 1928 to 1935, hosting notable figures including Wallace Thornton.
Location: Elizabeth Bay
Location: Sydney
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Fee: No
Operator: Museums of History New South Wales
Address: 7 Onslow Avenue 2011 Elizabeth Bay
Opening Hours: Sunday-Monday 10:00-16:00
Phone: +61293563022
Website: https://mhnsw.au/visit-us/elizabeth-bay-house
GPS coordinates: -33.87011,151.22644
Latest update: November 27, 2025 07:36
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