Hilton

Item details


Name of item:	Hilton
Other name/s:	Broxbourne
Type of item:	Built
Group/Collection:	Residential buildings (private)
Category:	House
Location:	Lat: -33.8024888526 Long: 151.1839133820
Primary address:	313-315 Mowbray Road, Chatswood, NSW 2067
Parish:	Willoughby
County:	Cumberland
Local govt. area:	Willoughby
Local Aboriginal Land Council:	Metropolitan

Property description

Lot/Volume Code	Lot/Volume Number	Section Number	Plan/Folio Code	Plan/Folio Number
LOT	1		DP	924466
LOT	1	1	DP	974995
LOT	2	1	DP	974995
LOT	3	1	DP	974995

All addresses

Street Address	Suburb/town	LGA	Parish	County	Type
313-315 Mowbray Road	Chatswood	Willoughby	Willoughby	Cumberland	Primary Address

Statement of significance:


	Hilton, constructed in 1903, is of State heritage significance as excellent example of the Romanesque Revival style of architecture. Hilton provides a unique and unusual contrast in architecture to the immediate area. Hilton is associated with the architect Albert Borchard and the industrialst W.H Hoskins. (Heritage Branch files)
	Date significance updated: 08 Aug 13
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Description


Designer/Maker:	Phoebe Borchard; Albert Borchard
Construction years:	1903-1903
Physical description:	Hilton is as excellent example of the Romanesque Revival style of architecture. Massively built using three feet thick slabs of stone, the house is characterised by its use of truncated stone columns between recessed windows with heavy, rusticated stone quoining to the windows. The front elevation is dominated by two elegant matching stuccoed gables. The roof is composed of variegated terracotta tiles of a Marseilles pattern and is dominated nu a tiled pediment-shaped capping. Internally, roughly half the house is still in its original condition. Of particular significance are the massively dressed stone fireplaces, designed around a keystone with elaborate overmantels. Some metal Wunderlich ceilings remain intact. Also remaining are several pieces of the original press-carved joinery. The surrounding garden wall with wrought iron gates echoes the design and heavy stonework of the front faade. Several mature Canary Island Palma consolidate the heavy exotic atmosphere of Hilton. The fountain, tennis court and swimming pool all later additions. A large garage at the corner of Nea and Young Streets is attached to the house. (Heritage Branch files)


Current use:	Residence
Former use:	Aboriginal land, timber-getting, Residence

History

Historical notes:

Hilton was constructed in 1903 and designed by Albert Borchard for W. H Hoskings, an industrialist.

Upon Hoskins death in 1906, the property was occupied and later purchased by the Reverend Alexander McKinley. McKinley occupied the house until 1924 when he sold it to Mrs Elfie Symington for 2350 pounds. The house has stylistic and historic links with Seven Gables (251 Mowbray Road), also said to have been designed by Albert Borchard and built about the same time. Broxbourne was later referred to as Hilton which was apparently named after the son of a more recent owner.

An Interim Heritage Order was made over Hilton on 19 November 1982 in repsonse to a proposal to alter the building with a Cape Cod style extension.

A Permanent Conservation Order was placed over the property on 2 August 1985 to assist with appropriate management of the house.

It was transferred to the State Heritage Regiter on 2 April 1999.

Historic themes

Australian theme (abbrev)	New South Wales theme	Local theme
1. Environment-Tracing the evolution of a continent's special environments	Environment - naturally evolved-Activities associated with the physical surroundings that support human life and influence or shape human cultures.	Gardens-
1. Environment-Tracing the evolution of a continent's special environments	Environment - naturally evolved-Activities associated with the physical surroundings that support human life and influence or shape human cultures.	Changing the environment-
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies	Environment - cultural landscape-Activities associated with the interactions between humans, human societies and the shaping of their physical surroundings	Developing local, regional and national economies-National Theme 3
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies	Environment - cultural landscape-Activities associated with the interactions between humans, human societies and the shaping of their physical surroundings	Landscapes and gardens of domestic accommodation-
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies	Environment - cultural landscape-Activities associated with the interactions between humans, human societies and the shaping of their physical surroundings	Landscapes and parklands of distinctive styles-
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.	Owning and occupying a house-
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	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.	housing (suburbs)-
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.	Edwardian era residence-
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.	Federation era residence-
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.	A Picturesque Residential Suburb-
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.	Landscaping - Federation period-
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.	Adaptation of overseas design for local use-
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.	Interior design styles and periods - Edwardian-
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.	Architectural styles and periods - Federation Romanesque Revival-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Domestic life-Activities associated with creating, maintaining, living in and working around houses and institutions.	Ways of life 1900-1950-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Domestic life-Activities associated with creating, maintaining, living in and working around houses and institutions.	Ways of life 1950-2000-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Domestic life-Activities associated with creating, maintaining, living in and working around houses and institutions.	Living in suburbia-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Domestic life-Activities associated with creating, maintaining, living in and working around houses and institutions.	Living in a new 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.	Ornamental Garden-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Leisure-Activities associated with recreation and relaxation	Gardening-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Leisure-Activities associated with recreation and relaxation	Activities associated with relaxation and recreation-
9. Phases of Life-Marking the phases of life	Persons-Activities of, and associations with, identifiable individuals, families and communal groups	Associations with W.H. Hoskings, industrialist-
9. Phases of Life-Marking the phases of life	Persons-Activities of, and associations with, identifiable individuals, families and communal groups	Associations with Albert Borchard, architect-
9. Phases of Life-Marking the phases of life	Persons-Activities of, and associations with, identifiable individuals, families and communal groups	Associations with Rev. Alexander McInlay, priest-
9. Phases of Life-Marking the phases of life	Persons-Activities of, and associations with, identifiable individuals, families and communal groups	Associations with Elfie Symington, gentlewoman-

Recommended management:

Recommendations

Management Category	Description	Date Updated
Recommended Management	Produce a Conservation Management Plan (CMP)
Recommended Management	Prepare a maintenance schedule or guidelines
Recommended Management	Carry out interpretation, promotion and/or education

Procedures /Exemptions

Section of act	Description	Title	Comments	Action date
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP submitted for endorsement by NBRS architecture for Reysson Pty Ltd.		Apr 9 2019
57(2)	Exemption to allow work	Standard Exemptions	HERITAGE ACT 1977 ORDER UNDER SECTION 57(2) TO GRANT STANDARD EXEMPTIONS FROM APPROVAL I, Penny Sharpe, the Minister for Heritage, on the recommendation of the Heritage Council of New South Wales and under section 57(2) of the Heritage Act 1977: revoke the order made on 2 June 2022 and published in the Government Gazette Number 262 of 17 June 2022; and grant an exemption from section 57(1) of the Act in respect of the engaging in or carrying out the class of activities described in clause 2 Schedule A in such circumstances specified by the relevant standards in clause 2 Schedule A and General Conditions in clause 3 Schedule A. This Order takes effect on the date it is published in the NSW Government Gazette. Dated this 29th day of October 2025 The Hon Penny Sharpe MLC Minister for Heritage For more information on standard exemptions click on the link below.	Nov 7 2025

Standard exemptions for engaging in or carrying out activities / works otherwise prohibited by section 57(1) of the Heritage Act 1977

Listings

Heritage Listing	Listing Title	Listing Number	Gazette Date	Gazette Number	Gazette Page
Heritage Act - State Heritage Register		00374	02 Apr 99	27	1546
Heritage Act - Permanent Conservation Order - former		00374	02 Aug 85	112	3953
Local Environmental Plan			17 Nov 95
National Trust of Australia register	Hilton Formerly Broxbourne	7915

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Data source


The information for this entry comes from the following source:
Name:	Heritage NSW
Database number:	5045396
File number:	S90/05279 & HC 30358

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