Tarella

Item details


Name of item:	Tarella
Type of item:	Built
Group/Collection:	Residential buildings (private)
Category:	House
Primary address:	3 Amherst Street, Cammeray, NSW 2062
Local govt. area:	North Sydney

All addresses

Street Address	Suburb/town	LGA	Parish	County	Type
3 Amherst Street	Cammeray	North Sydney			Primary Address

Statement of significance:


	Fine example of a grand Victorian Mansion. Residence of important public figure of the nineteenth century. One of the earliest buildings established in the vicinity and one of the earliest still in existence. Fine garden and entry to house. The exterior, landscape setting and interior and this property are of significance. Heritage Inventory sheets are often not comprehensive, and should be regarded as a general guide only. Inventory sheets are based on information available, and often do not include information on landscape significance, interiors or the social history of sites and buildings. Inventory sheets are updated by Council as further information becomes available. An inventory sheet with little information may simply indicate that there has been no building work done to the item recently: it does not mean that items are not significant. Further research is always recommended as part of preparation of development proposals for heritage items, and is necessary in preparation of Heritage Impact Assessments and Conversation Management Plans, so that the significance of heritage items can be fully assessed prior to submitting development applications.
	Date significance updated: 27 Mar 19
	Note: The State Heritage Inventory provides information about heritage items listed by local and State government agencies. The State Heritage Inventory is continually being updated by local and State agencies as new information becomes available. Read the Department of Premier and Cabinet copyright and disclaimer.

Description


Physical description:	A two-storey Victorian residence of brick construction (tuck-pointed, now painted) with corbelled brick eaves and hipped slate roof. Set well-back from the street frontage on a large site, the house has a two-storey verandah on the main (north) elevation; the lower level verandah is paved with tesselated tiles in a mosaic pattern with a slate border; slender cast-iron columns support the timber structures of the upper level. Panelled front door has sidelights, a leadlight panel over and brass door knob, knocker and bell pull. There is a large semi-formal garden between the painted iron palisade fence on the Amherst Street boundary and the house. The garden features mature palms, lavender hedges, roses, pomegranate and frangipani trees with a fountain and pond in the lawn. Interior room configuration still evident. Interior of significance. This building is designed in the Victorian Italianate style.
Physical condition and/or Archaeological potential:	Intact
Modifications and dates:	A sympathetic coachhouse was constructed recently by Mr. J. Hawkins at the rear of the site.
Further information:	Used for commercial space.


Current use:	Business premises
Former use:	Residence

History


Historical notes:	Tarella was originally the house of Sir Joseph Palmer Abbott, K.C.M.G., a former speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. J.P. Abbott built Tarella c. 1874, on land he had acquired in 1881. His grounds were extensive and included a coach house, windmill and stables. The house was saved from demolition in 1970 and restored with a new coach house constructed.

Historic themes

Australian theme (abbrev)	New South Wales theme	Local theme
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Accommodation-Activities associated with the provision of accommodation, and particular types of accommodation – does not include architectural styles – use the theme of Creative Endeavour for such activities.	(none)-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Towns, suburbs and villages-Activities associated with creating, planning and managing urban functions, landscapes and lifestyles in towns, suburbs and villages	(none)-

Assessment of significance


SHR Criteria f) [Rarity]	This item is assessed as historically rare locally.
SHR Criteria g) [Representativeness]	This item is assessed as aesthetically representative regionally. This item is assessed as socially representative regionally.
Integrity/Intactness:	_
Assessment criteria:	Items are assessed against the State Heritage Register (SHR) Criteria to determine the level of significance. Refer to the Listings below for the level of statutory protection.

Listings

Heritage Listing	Listing Title	Listing Number	Gazette Date	Gazette Number	Gazette Page
Local Environmental Plan	North Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2013	I0001	02 Aug 13

Study details

Title	Year	Number	Author	Inspected by	Guidelines used
North Sydney Heritage Study Review	1993	0875	Godden Mackay, with T. Brassil, R. Irving, C. Pratten, Conybeare Morrison	TB July 1992	Yes

References, internet links & images

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Data source


The information for this entry comes from the following source:
Name:	Local Government
Database number:	2180875

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