The Swifts, Gothic Revival mansion in Darling Point, Sydney, Australia
The sandstone mansion features towers, turrets, and a grand ballroom set within landscaped gardens on the southern shore of Sydney Harbour.
Built between 1875 and 1882 by brewer Sir Robert Lucas Lucas-Tooth, the residence was modeled after Great Swifts Manor in Cranbrook, Kent.
The mansion served as the official residence for Cardinals of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney and hosted Pope Paul VI in 1970.
The property contains 56 rooms, including formal dining areas, a smoking room, and extensive grounds with space for a tennis court and eight-car garage.
During World War II, the ballroom transformed into a ward for 100 wounded soldiers with twenty staff members and three trained nurses.
Location: New South Wales
Inception: 1877
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Address: 68 Darling Point Road, Darling Point NSW 2027
GPS coordinates: -33.86950,151.23800
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:54
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