“Cloncorrick”—house, interiors and street fencing

Item details


Name of item:	“Cloncorrick”—house, interiors and street fencing
Type of item:	Built
Group/Collection:	Residential buildings (private)
Category:	House
Primary address:	32 Darling Point Road, Darling Point, NSW 2027
Parish:	Alexandria
County:	Cumberland
Local govt. area:	Woollahra

All addresses

Street Address	Suburb/town	LGA	Parish	County	Type
32 Darling Point Road	Darling Point	Woollahra	Alexandria	Cumberland	Primary Address
1 Annandale Street	Darling Point	Woollahra	Alexandria	Cumberland	Alternate Address

Statement of significance:


	Located on the original grant to Thomas Barker in 1835, Cloncorrick has historic, aesthetic, associative, rarity, technical and social significance as an early residence in the district constructed for local identity Hon. George Simpson, and for the part it has played in the development of the Darling Point village. It has historic significance for its long association with the Simpson Family and for its being designed by the American architect John Horbury Hunt for the Hon. George Simpson. It has architectural aesthetic significance for its prominence and stylistic detailing, and as a relatively intact example of a Victorian Free Gothic home. The building is a dominant element in the landscape and contributes strongly to the character and quality of the area. Hon. G. Simpson resided here until 1906 and Lady Simpson resided at Cloncorrick from 1922 into the mid twentieth century.
	Date significance updated: 21 Sep 21
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Description


Designer/Maker:	John Horbury Hunt
Physical description:	Three storey red face brick residence in a Victorian Free Gothic style. Roof consistes of a series of steeply pitched gables, slate tiles, lead ridge cappings, and copper guttering. Four brick chimneys are mainly asssociated with gable ends. The northern gable end has timber detailing, and the associated chimney stack has stone motif. Eaves are timber lined. Walls are red face brick, alternate courses have header/ stretcher bond. Walls have tapered brick piers, and several string courses constructed of tapered headers. Bay extension to southern side has slate tile roof, exposed rafters to eaves, and double hung windows with brick sills. Windows are generally timber multi-paned double hung, with pointed brick arches and sills. Similar larger windows at ground level have awning stain glass top lights. Entry at lower ground level has external awning over modern timber door, with box side lights. Two storey gabled wing to west, with pointed arched windows at ground level and timber jalousies. Second doorway on eastern side has associated stepped tower. Terraced garden and stone paved paths behind heavily vegetated retaining wall and cast iron double point palisade fence to Annadale street. Similar gate between stone gateposts. Concrete steps lead down to lower ground level with modern steel balustrade. Stone paved paths through garden. Style: Victorian Free Gothic External Materials: Red face brick walls, tapered brick piers to some corners. Slate tiles to roof, with lead ridge cappings and copper gutters. Brick chimneys, timber lined eaves. Timber double hung windows, with pointed brick arches and sills. Internal Materials: Unseen. Three storey red face brick house in a Victorian Free Gothic style.
Physical condition and/or Archaeological potential:	Generally in good condition, appears well maintained.
	Date condition updated:24 Feb 04


Current use:	Freestanding house subdivided into apartments
Former use:	Residence

History

Historical notes:

Early historical notes

The coastal regions of Sydney between Port Jackson and Botany Bay are the ancestral territories of the Eora people. The traditional owners of the land now within the Woollahra Council area were the Cadigal (Gadigal) and the Birrabirragal people. In common with other tribes living by Sydney Harbour, the Gadigal lived in harmony with the natural resources within their country, fishing from canoes or hunting the animals that lived in surroundings. The tribe appears to have moved within their territory in response to the seasons and family connections. Shell middens and other archaeological remains in the area provide material evidence of many centuries of sustained connection to the land that also sustained them. The arrival of white settlers caused the wholesale disruption of traditional life and the cultural practices of the Eora people generally. Despite enormous challenges, today many Indigenous people identify as Eora and maintain cultural practices and a connection to Country.

Clocorrick

The site formed part of the original grant to Thomas Barker in 1835. Originally called Cloncorick and built in 1884, this house was designed by John Horbury Hunt for the Hon. George Simpson. Cloncorick has had a long association with the Simpson Family. Hon. G. Simpson resided here until 1906, from 1907-1913, and again from 1914-1917. The property appears to have been let in 1906 to Joseph I. Falk, and in 1913 to Dr. John K. Osbourne M.R.C.S. In 1917 the property, now listed on Darling Point Road, becomes Cloncorrick. The property is let in 1917 to E. M. Hart, 1918 to Arthur Menzies, 1920 to H. R. McWilliam and 1921 to P. McWilliam. Lady Simpson resided at Cloncorrick from 1922 to a date unknown.

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.	Emergence of building styles-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Creative endeavour-Activities associated with the production and performance of literary, artistic, architectural and other imaginative, interpretive or inventive works; and/or associated with the production and expression of cultural phenomena; and/or environments that have inspired such creative activities.	Architect designed house-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Domestic life-Activities associated with creating, maintaining, living in and working around houses and institutions.	A place to live-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Social institutions-Activities and organisational arrangements for the provision of social activities	Cultural and social life-

Assessment of significance


SHR Criteria a) [Historical significance]	Located on the original grant to Thomas Barker in 1835, Cloncorrick has historic significance as an early residence in the district constructed for local identity Hon. George Simpson, and for the part it has played in the development of the Darling Point village by a prominent family to the design of John Horbury Hunt fand as a relatively intact example of a Victorian Free Gothic home. Hon. G. Simpson resided here until 1906 and Lady Simpson resided at Cloncorrick from 1922 into the mid twentieth century.
SHR Criteria b) [Associative significance]	Historically associated with the Hon. George Simpson, and American architect John Horbury Hunt. Hon. G. Simpson resided here until 1906 and Lady Simpson resided at Cloncorrick from 1922 into the mid twentieth century.
SHR Criteria c) [Aesthetic significance]	Cloncorrick has aesthetic significance as a relatively intact example of a Victorian Free Gothic home. The building is a dominant element in the landscape and contributes strongly to the character and quality of the area.
SHR Criteria d) [Social significance]	It may have social significance for its association with the Hon. George Simpson and John Horbury Hunt, however further research is needed.
SHR Criteria f) [Rarity]	A rarely intact house designed by the American architect John Horbury Hunt
SHR Criteria g) [Representativeness]	Representative of Victorian Free Gothic design in Darling Point
Integrity/Intactness:	Substantially intact
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.

Recommended management:

A Heritage Report required prior to any proposals for new work which would adversely impact on the form and composition of the building. As the exterior fabric of the building has remained relatively intact, there should be no proposals allowed which alter the form, scale, original or early fabric of the building. All proposals for new work should consider the retention of all original materials or early detailing both externally and internally. It is strongly recommended that materials which have never been painted, such as the brickwork, should be kept in their natural condition and not painted. Window and door openings should not be enlarged or filled in.

Listings

Heritage Listing	Listing Title	Listing Number	Gazette Date	Gazette Number
Local Environmental Plan	Woollahra Local Environmental Plan 2014	76	23 May 15
Within a conservation area on an LEP	Darling Point Road HCA	LEP 1995 Am 12	03 Jul 98	28
Local Environmental Plan - Lapsed	Woollahra	LEP 1995	10 Mar 95	28

Study details

Title	Year	Number	Author	Inspected by	Guidelines used
Woollahra Heritage Study 1997	1997	171.0820	Graham Brooks and Associates Pty Ltd	GBA	No

References, internet links & images

Type	Author	Year	Title	Internet Links
Written	Weir Phillips	2014	Heritage Impact Statement, 32 Darling Point Road Darling Point

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Data source


The information for this entry comes from the following source:
Name:	Local Government
Database number:	2710053

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