Oakleigh, Potts Point

Oakleigh is a three-story Victorian villa in Potts Point built in the Italianate style, featuring five proportioned rooms and a tower room. The house displays characteristic period details and classical proportions throughout its structure.

The house was built in 1880 on land that was once part of the Goderich Lodge estate. It gained official heritage protection when it was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register in 1999.

The land where Oakleigh stands belonged to the Cadigal and Wangal bands of the Eora people before European settlement began. This area held meaning for these communities long before the house was built on it.

The building maintains its original features through preservation regulations, and visitors can study the classic Victorian architecture from public areas. The exterior is accessible for architectural appreciation and photography without requiring special arrangements.

The property includes mature trees such as the Queensland firewheel and Southern magnolia, believed to be from the original landscape design. These older plantings offer a rare glimpse into Victorian-era garden choices for the house.

Location: New South Wales

GPS coordinates: -33.87480,151.22500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:00