Boronia House, Mosman, Sydney

Boronia House is a two-story brick residence in Mosman with rendered walls, a hipped roof, and verandahs supported by cast iron columns and balustrades. The property spans addresses 624-632 Military Road and maintains its distinctive Victorian architectural style.

Built in 1885 by carriage makers James and John Kearey, the property was sold due to financial hardship during the 1890s economic downturn. Its ownership changes reflect the economic shifts that affected the Mosman area over time.

The house is named after a native Australian flowering plant and features a formal Victorian garden with evergreen magnolias and camphor laurel trees framing its gates. This setting reflects 19th-century design principles and creates a sense of heritage within the modern urban surroundings.

The building now operates as a restaurant and event venue following its comprehensive 1985 restoration by Clive Lucas & Partners. The site with its gardens is accessible, though public access may be limited outside of dining or event hours.

The property forms one half of a matched pair of neighboring houses, with its companion building called Telopea sharing a common garden and entrance arrangement. This architectural pairing between the two residences is a distinctive feature from this building period.