Ashton, Elizabeth Bay

Ashton is a two-story Victorian Italianate mansion with a prominent tower located on Elizabeth Bay Road. The building features rendered brick walls with slate roofing, sandstone basement elements, and tiered terraces that step down the sloping site.

The mansion was constructed between 1874 and 1875 by architect Thomas Rowe during a period of prosperity in Sydney. Over time it served different owners and purposes, including functioning as a German consulate during certain periods.

The house shows how Sydney's wealthy residents lived in the late 1800s and what architectural styles they favored. The rooms and their design still give visitors a sense of that era's lifestyle.

The property can be viewed from the street as it sits in an established residential area with good access routes. Visitors can appreciate the exterior architecture from Elizabeth Bay Road while exploring the surrounding neighborhood.

The mansion retains many original Victorian features despite various renovations, including a finely dressed sandstone basement podium. The multi-level gardens with their tiered nineteenth-century structures remain particularly well intact.