Cloncorrick, Darling Point, Victorian Free Gothic residence in Darling Point, Australia
Cloncorrick is a three-story building in Darling Point featuring Victorian Free Gothic architecture with pointed arches and decorative stonework. The structure stands at the corner of Annandale Street and Darling Point Road and was later divided into two apartments while retaining its original architectural details.
John Horbury Hunt designed the house in 1884 for Sir George Bowen Simpson, who named it after his grandfather's castle in Ireland. The building is listed on the Register of the National Estate and protected under local heritage conservation regulations.
The residence reflects how Sydney's wealthy residents chose to showcase their taste through architecture during the late 1800s. Gothic style was a statement of social standing in Darling Point at that time.
The house is visible from the street but cannot be accessed from the inside as it is now divided into private residences. Daytime offers the best lighting for viewing and photographing the architectural details from the exterior.
The house name comes from the grandfather's estate in Ireland, creating a link between this Sydney property and the owner's family heritage. This Irish connection was preserved both in the building's name and its design choices.
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