Jenner House

Item details

Name of item: Jenner House
Other name/s: Fleet Club; Stramshall; Jenner Private Hospital; Kurragheen; Kurrahjeen; Lugano
Type of item: Built
Group/Collection: Residential buildings (private)
Category: House
Location: Lat: -33.8678005976 Long: 151.2263019360
Primary address: 2 Macleay Street, Potts Point, NSW 2011
Parish: Alexandria
County: Cumberland
Local govt. area: Sydney
Local Aboriginal Land Council: La Perouse
Property description
Lot/Volume CodeLot/Volume NumberSection NumberPlan/Folio CodePlan/Folio Number
LOT3 DP218946

Boundary:

19th century marine villa designed by Edmund Blacket and Thomas Rowe.
All addresses
Street AddressSuburb/townLGAParishCountyType
2 Macleay StreetPotts PointSydneyAlexandriaCumberlandPrimary Address

Statement of significance:

The Jenner precinct demonstrates the lifestyle of the late 19th century residents of the Potts Point area, which was characterised by the beauty of its houses and grounds and the wealth of its residents. The north wing represents a rare and valuable example of the status of the house servants. The precinct is also significant because of its 40 year period as a private hospital and for its extensive association with the Navy and with the operations of Garden Island, one of the largest engineering undertakings in 20th century Australia.

Jenner (1871) represents a fine example of the domestic work of Edmund Blacket with interesting internal detailing by Blacket and his then employee Horbury Hunt. The building's second floor was the work of Thomas Rowe in 1877. The building represents the transition in architectural taste which took place in the second half of the 19th century with the lower two floors on the western facade exhibiting the Regency style, and elsewhere the more flamboyant asymmetrical characteristics of the 19th century Italianate villa.

The building also has a relationship with other 19th century marine villas of Bomera and Tarana and Elizabeth Bay House. The precinct is also potentially important in terms of historical archaeology both in the building fabric and remnant formal garden settings (Conservation Management Plan, 2001)

Jenner appears to be the only remaining garden of the once numerous fashionable 19th century villas on Pott's Point, as well as a fine example of a boldly designed late 19th century suburban garden (National Trust, 1981).
Date significance updated: 14 Feb 05
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Description

Designer/Maker: Edmund Blacket; John Horbury Hunt (attributed); Thomas Rowe (second floor)
Construction years: 1868-1877
Physical description: Site and Garden:
1970 sq.m. block (Nicholls, 2021).
The subject land (lot 3 DP218946, 1896 square metres) has frontage to Macleay Street and originally had a harbour frontage to the east (Elizabeth Bay) which was acquired for the construction of the Garden Island Dockyard in 1940.

The site slopes to the east and overlooks Elizabeth Bay and Sydney Harbour...The house commands stunning views over Sydney Harbour (Cox et al, 1993, 1).

It's harbour frontage (included an ocean pool and dock, but) was demolished for construction of Garden Island (Captain Cook Graving Dock: Cox et al, 1993, 1) dockyard in 1940. There are remnant walls of former outbuildings in the north-western part of the site. Adjoining development consists of eight and nine storey residential flat development.

The site also has a relationship with other 19th century marine villas of Bomera and Tarana to its north-west and Elizabeth Bay House to its south-east. The precinct is also potentially important in terms of historical archaeology both in the building fabric and remnant formal garden settings (Conservation Management Plan, 2001)

Jenner appears to be the only remaining garden of the once numerous fashionable 19th century villas on Pott's Point, as well as a fine example of a boldly designed late 19th century suburban garden (National Trust, 1981).

West Garden/Forecourt:
The front is a generous forecourt, the house set back from Macleay Street, with the front yard area or forecourt hard-paved with a central fountain, a former garage on the southwest corner street edge, a carport on the northern boundary, boundary plantings and some lawn. A mature plane (Platanus x hybrida) tree is planted directly to the west of the property on the public footpath, obscuring (public) views of the house (CLSP, 2015).

Gardens flank both sides of the house - on its west facing Macleay Street a 600 square metre forecourt front entry garden is dominated by a carriage loop and central lawn and fountain as its focus. A large evergreen magnolia/bull bay (M.grandiflora) is a feature of this garden.
That central planting spot had a large cypress tree in 1993. Some camellias were beside the portico, a fig tree and ground cover, including ivy, plus a few shrubs (Cox et al, 1993, 22).

A landscape assessment undertaken in 2006 identified a number of significant landscape features as follows:
*Magnolia grandiflora at front of Jenner;
*Line of Camellia sp.to the rear of property;
*Remnant Macleay Street perimeter wall;

A single garage is located on one side of this forecourt.

It (forecourt) is substantially bitumen, with concrete kerbs and brick retaining wall around a small curved garden bed near the entry gates. Cast iron gates provide entrance and the rest of the street fence consists of concrete block decorative panels and rendered sandstone walls (Cox et al, 1993, 22).

East Garden:
The garden on the eastern (side) is the dominant element. It consists of a large circular garden with brick edging, surrounded by lawn with brick edging and brick kerbing, gravel path with brick kerbing and stone edging and then another garden bed. A cast iron fence sits in a curved sandstone retaining wall on the eastern side. The fence has sandstone posts at regular intervals. Between the house and the main circular garden is a small concrete block retaining wall with grassed areas, gardens (beds) and shrub beds closer to the house (Cox et al, 1993, 23).

The shrubs either side of the landing in the centre of the ground floor are camellias. On the northern side are some banksia, grevillea(s) and one Eucalyptus tree. These are inconsistent with the landcape characteristics of the original garden (Cox et al, 1993, 23).

The garden mainly consists of perennials with camellias and low-level shrubs. It is extremely well kept (ibid, 1993, 23).

Two orange trees exist at the end of the driveway. Leading up to the landing and verandah of the houe is a small brick path which is uneven due to disturbance by tree roots. A concrete footpath exists to the southern side of the house which leads to a sandstone slab footpath about 1.2m wide. A sewer manhole protrudes about half a meter above ground on the northeast corner of the houe and a concrete block retaining wall extends down the northern side of the house (ibid, 1993, 23).

The lower circular lawn (and former gravel walk), edged by a significant sandstone wall above a sandstone outcropping overlooking the adjacent Navy base. The top garden has a view of Sydney Harbour and heads across it from the house (Wentworth Courier, amended by Stuart Read, 24/9/2009).

A landscape assessment undertaken in 2006 identified a number of significant landscape features as follows:
*Semi-circular sandstone wall at the rear of garden;
*Sandstone escarpment adjacent to sandstone wall; and
*Sandstone flagging along southeast of site.

Below the cast iron fence is a terrace of gardens extending down to a much lower level. The terraces have reinforced concrete and sandstone retaining walls and a mixture of plant material. Steps and paving are principally concrete. The garden has a range of plant material, including limes, lemons. A sprinkler system exists for the whole garden area. The main retaining wall at the bottom of the garden has some minor leaching out of mortar from joints, but otherwise appears structurally sound and in quite good condition (Cox et al, 1993, 23).

House, Garages and Outbuildings:
Jenner is a grand 19th century three-storey marine villa designed by Edmund Blacket (1871: two stories) and Thomas Rowe (third floor, 1877). It has interesting internal detailing by Blacket and his then employee, John Horbury Hunt.

The house is set back from the street frontage and the front yard area or forecourt is hard-paved with a central fountain, a former garage structure located on the street frontage in the southwest corner of the property, a carport on the northern boundary. The front boundary is defined by a later addition rendered concrete block wall with sandstone coping stones, a (pair of) metal vehicle access gates and a metal pedestrian access gate (CLSP, 2015).

The house has three levels plus a partial basement, a single storey detached 1920s garage in the south western corner of the site and remnant walls of former outbuildings in the north western part of the site. It has essentially 8 bedrooms, six bathrooms. It has polished timber floors, a huge multiple room cellar, high ceilings, solid sandstone foundation and capacious interiors (Wentworth Courier, 24/9/2009).

The building represents the transition in architectural taste which took place in the second half of the 19th century with the lower two floors on the western facade exhibiting the Regency style, and elsewhere the more flamboyant asymmetrical characteristics of the 19th century Italianate villa.

Six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, parking for five cars in a carport (Nicholls, 2021, 21).

Entry foyer has its original herringbone (timber) floor, 4m ceilings, Australian (red) cedar staircase off to the left ...Sitting room to the right...1800s white Carrara (marble) mantelpiece from a chateau in the south of France - as are the crystal chandeliers - there are a dozen fireplaces (some of them jetmasters) in the house. The kitchen has a professional grade Baron oven with teppanyaki grill, Birko steamer, pasta cooker and commercial dishwasher. North-facing living rooms and bedrooms, most with harbour views to the heads. All six bedrooms have marble ensuites with claw-foot bathtubs imported from Italy and built-in wardrobes. Master suite opens through French doors to a verandah (Nicholls, 2021, 20).
Physical condition and/or
Archaeological potential: 		Archaeology
Although disturbed, the nature of the subject land does not preclude the presence of Aboriginal relics.

The Heritage Impact Statement states that all excavation in the vicinity of significant archaeological features be carried out by hand under the supervision of an archaeologist. The remains of the outbuildings in the western forecourt (former stables to Macleay Street) were identified in an archaeological assessment as being of high local significance. These results were supported by a later assessment undertaken in 2004.

Policy Recommendation 4 of the CMP states that the front area of the site (off Macleay Street) should be archaeologically tested while works to the eastern end of the site, internal works and works around the house should be monitored by the archaeologist. Archaeological remains associated with former structures on the site are likely to remain.

Condition:
'painstaking 3-year renovation' (Nicholls, 2021, 20). In 2009, 'there was only one working toilet, but the house was very sound, everything was there and the bones were very good.' (said Terry Mullens, owner). 'There were holes in the floor and one ceiling had collapsed' his wife, Wendy added (ibid, 2021).
Modifications and dates: 1868-71: house constructed
1875: subdivision of Alexander Macleay's Elizabeth Bay Estate
1876: a third-storey added to the house, architect Thomas Rowe
By 1877 the eastern retaining wall, bathing pool and bathing house were built. An iron picket fence was also built.

1880-90: upper grassed terrace had a planting of shrubs around its periphery suggesting a circular grass shape within the terrace and defined on the periphery by a gravel path with an outer ring of sandstone edging and an inner band of low hedging with mass planted bed edged with terracotta tile edgings. Main paths leading from the central house steps curved to south and north, both with sandstone edging and later paved with bricks laid diagonally.

by 1884: outbuildings built along the northern boundary off Macleay Street Casey ( Lowe, 2004, 5).

1915+ adaptation for private hospital use and residential use.

1920s-30s: three Magnolia trees located along southern boundary of Macleay Street entrance fourcourt. Only one survives today. One close to Macleay Street may have been removed in the hospital era to construct a garage structure.

1940s: major portion of original eastern garden demolished when property resumed to allow construction of Garden Island Naval Dockyard complex. Eastern slopes demolished except for immediate sandstone ledge below the semi-circular stone retaining wall. Pathways leading around to stone-cut and concrete steps either sideo fthe grassed terace were terminated in a cut-stone overhang. The southern steps led to a circuitous path negotiating the broken landform of the foreshore slopes. The northern steps terminated in a brick-walled and corrugated iron gabled roof garden structure. The northern access appears to have been built in the Federation era (1880-1919) whilst the southern steps originally gave access to the garden house in the Late Victorian Period.

c.1941: The grassed terrace of the upper eastern garden was modified to accomodate a rectangular building presumably of wartime Naval use. The top pool/terrace has been significantly altered, especially with the construction of this building.
1943: air raid shelter built on eastern circular lawn (SOHI, 2020).

1952: hospital lease terminated (SOHI, 2020) and house adapted for use as "Fleet Canteen' including changes to ground floor rooms and the cellar. Effectively it was used as a bar. Air raid shelter demolished ( ibid, 2004, 5)

1966 Outbuildings off Macleay Street demolished for car parking space. Buildings used by Naval Photographic Unit and for office space (Casey & Lowe, 2004, 5), on ground and first floors, with partitioning of rooms and introduction of industrial photographic processing equipment. Navy News operated from the second floor (SOHI, 2020).

mid-1990s: occupied by Navy Commercial Support Group.
1997: Dept. ofDefence Sydney Property Disposal unit began to prepare it for sale.
1998: sold to Anthony Peterson (SOHI, 2020).

2000: deveopment applications prepared and submitted to convert Jenner to two dwellings, construct an additional dwelling, subdivide the land (Strata Schemes (Freehold Development) Act, and demolish a garage. DA was conditionally approved with changes to the scheme (SOHI, 2020).

2009: property sold to Terry and Wendy Mullens. Restoration commenced (SOHI, 2020). 'there was only one working toilet, but the house was very sound, everything was there and the bones were very good.' (said Terry Mullens, owner). 'There were holes in the floor and one ceiling had collapsed' his wife, Wendy added (Nicholls, 2021).

2018-21: three year restoration (Nicholls, 2021).
Current use: residence
Former use: Aboriginal land, suburban villa residence, private hospital, Canteen, Naval Photographic Unit, offices

History

Historical notes: Aboriginal history:
The "Eora people" was the name given to the coastal Aborigines around Sydney. Central Sydney is therefore often referred to as "Eora Country". Within the City of Sydney local government area, the traditional owners are the Cadigal and Wangal bands of the Eora. There is no written record of the name of the language spoken and currently there are debates as whether the coastal peoples spoke a separate language "Eora" or whether this was actually a dialect of the Dharug language. Remnant bushland in places like Blackwattle Bay retain elements of traditional plant, bird and animal life, including fish and rock oysters.

With the invasion of the Sydney region, the Cadigal and Wangal people were decimated but there are descendants still living in Sydney today. All cities include many immigrants in their population. Aboriginal people from across the state have been attracted to suburbs such as Pyrmont, Balmain, Rozelle, Glebe and Redfern since the 1930s. Changes in government legislation in the 1960s provided freedom of movement enabling more Aboriginal people to choose to live in Sydney (Anita Heiss, "Aboriginal People and Place", Barani: Indigenous History of Sydney City http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/barani).

The Aboriginal name for Potts Point is Derrawunn (Sydney City Council, 2019).

Darlinghurst Ridge /Woolloomooloo Hill:
In the 1830s the whole area from Potts Point to Kings Cross and up to Oxford Street was known as Darlinghurst- probably named in honour of Governor Ralph Darling (1824-31)'s wife, Eliza. The rocky ridge that extended inland from Potts Point was called Eastern or Woolloomooloo Hill from the early days of white settlement. The earliest grant of land on Woolloomooloo Hill was made to Judge-Advocate John Wylde in 1822. In 1830 Wylde sold six of his 11 acres on the Point to Joseph Hyde Potts, accountant to the Bank of NSW, after whom Potts Point is named.

By the late 1820s Sydney was a crowded, disorderly and unsanitary town closely settled around the Rocks and Sydney Cove, with a European population of around 12000. Governor Darling was receiving applications from prominent Sydney citizens for better living conditions. The ridge of Woolloomooloo Hill beckoned, offering proximity to town and incomparable views from the Blue Mountains to the heads of Sydney Harbour.

In 1828 Darling ordered the subdivision of Woolloomooloo Hill into suitable 'town allotments' for large residences and extensive gardens. He then issued 'deeds of grant' to select members of colonial society (in particular, his senior civil servants). The first 7 grants were issued in 1828, with the other allotments formally granted in 1831.

The private residences that were built on the grants were required to meet Darling's so-called 'villa conditions' which were possibly determined and overseen by his wife, who had architectural skills. These ensured that only one residence was built on each grant to an approved standard and design, that they were each set within a generous amount of landscaped land and that, in most cases, they faced the town. By the mid-1830s the parade of 'white' villas down the spine of Woolloomooloo Hill presented a picturesque sight, and was visible from the harbour and town of Sydney. (State Library, 2002).

The term 'villa' was first used in England in the 17th century, partly from the Latin and Italian 'country house, farm', perhaps derived from the stem of vicus (village). The villa was a country mansion or residence, together with a farm, farm-buildings, or other house attached, built or occupied by a person of some position and wealth. It was taken to include a country seat or estate and later a residence in the country or in the neighbourhood of a town, usually standing in its own grounds. From this is was appropriated by the middleof the 18th century to mean a residence of a superior type, in the suburbs of a town or in a residential district, such as that occupied by a person of the middle class, and also a small, better-class dwelling house, usually detached or semi-detached. The term 'villa garden' was used in the context of Hobart and Sydney residences in the 1830s, and if near the coast or harbour, the appellation 'marine villa' was often applied. Australian origins probably date from the grant conditions applied to Sydney's Woolloomooloo Hill (1827, under Governor Darling), which obligated the construction of villas fulfilling certain conditions... 'with garden like domain, and external offices for stables and domestic economy' (John Buonarotti Papworth, 1825, quoted in James Broadbent's 1997 book, 'The Australian Colonial House'). Many gardens of 19th century villas followed Gardenesque conventions, with garden ornaments often complementing the architecture of the house. The term had acquired such widespread usage by the 1850s that when Jane Loudon issued a new editiion of her husband (John Claudius Loudon)'s 'Suburban Gardener and Villa Companion' (1838) she merely entitled the revised work 'The Villa Gardener' (1850). This coincided with a growing period of suburbanisation in Australia with consequent fostering of the nursery trade... By the 1880s, descriptions of Australian villas implied sufficient room for a lawn on two or three fronts of the residence...(Aitken, 2002, 619-20).

Stramshall, later Kurragheen / Kurrahjeen, Lugano (1820s-1915):
The site was originally part of the (huge) estate of Colonial Secretary, Alexander Macleay (1767-1848). He arrived in the colony in 1826. As colonial secretary, Macleay was to serve as an experienced civilian administrator to the newly-appoitned Governor Darling. Macleay was a noted scientist with what was regarded as the largest natural history collection of any private individual (in the world). He got on well with Darling, who gave him various land grants, including 54 acres at Elizabeth Bay in 1828. The lad was to the south of 11 acres granted to Judge Advocate, John Wylde, in 1822. Macleay's land was inheritage by one of his sons, William, who in turn left it to his brother George Macleay (1809-91). Both inherited Elizabeth Bay House (Casey & Lowe, 2004, 4).

The site was created in the 1866 (Casey and Lowe (2004, 4) say 1865) subdivision of Alexander Macleay's 55 acre Elizabeth Bay estate. A 99 year lease of the lot was taken out by retailer Lebbeus Hordern, who commissioned colonial architect Edmund Blacket (Casey & Lowe, 2004, 4 note 'probably assisted by (John) Horbury Hunt) to design a two storey house named Stramshall, with outbuildings, in 1871. The house was designed in Regency Revival style, the ground and first floors and service wing.

Hordern (1830-81) appears to have been involved in the early history of the Commonwealth Bank (Cox et al, 1993, 5). The house was constructed 1868-71. Two earlier designs remain before the final design was resolved (ibid, 1993, 3). Blacket was a prominent NSW architect, especially renowned for his churches. He was Colonial Architect from 1849-54. JH Hunt (1828-1904) appears to have detailed the stairs and influenced the external design, as a draftsman in Blacket's office (ibid, 1993, 5).

In 1875 the lease was transferred to J.T. (John Thomas) Neale (CLSP, 2015). By 1877 the eastern retaining wall, bathing pool and bathing house were built. These were probably designed by Thomas Rowe. An iron picket fence was also built. Neale (? - 1897) was a former Parramatta produce merchant who became accountant to the Colonial Architect's office - and was an Alderman of Newtown Council. Colonel Thomas Rowe (1829-99) was instrumental in forming the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, served as the President of the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board and was the first Mayor of Manly Municipal Council (Cox et al, 1993, 3, 5).

Two years later (CLSP, 2015; (2/1877: Cox et al 1993, 3). Casey & Lowe, 2004, 4 say it was in 1876) a third ('second') storey was added to a design by architect, Thomas Rowe (CLSP, 2015), reusing the original materials (Cox et al, 1993, 3).

In 1879 the house's name was changed to Kurragheen (Kurrahjeen: Cox et al, 1993, 3).

Outbuildings (to the northwest, north and west annexes to the north (house) wing, plant house, rotunda, eastern retaining walls, paving and steps to the foreshore were constructed in 1884 (CLSP, 2015). The (Northern outbuildings) had been built along the northern boundary off Macleay Street by 1884 (Casey & Lowe, 2004, 4). These comprised a single storey shed added to the north face of the house's north wing and a small annexe to the west face of the north wing. The northern boundary wall wsa built and an addition to it. Terraces to the eastern side of the house were built. The house's name was changed in 1884 to Lugano (Cox et al, 1993, 3).

Neale died in 1897 and left the property to his widow Hannah Maria Neale (Cox et al, 1993, 3)

Hospital use, as 'Jenner' (1915-52):
In 1915 the building was adapted to become a private hospital named Jenner, and several minor alterations were made to facilitate this use. The garage in the south western corner of the site was erected in the 1920s (Cox et al, 1993, 3 describe it as an annexe to the west face of the house's north wing, was partly removed. A garage had been constructed, in 1923) during the hospital period of usage (CLSP, 2015).

In 1929 the outbuilding adjacent to the northern boundary wall was enclosed and another floor was added, including external stairs and walkway. The (its) ground floor was raised to match the house('s). Modifications were made to the house, including western window changes, new flooring and partititions, new toilet and bathroom fittings. The first floor north wing had extensive modifications (opening off the stair landing, raising its floor, demolishing a WC)(Cox et al, 1993, 4).

By 1930 the site had many mature trees and a well-developed garden, including the eastern circular lawn (ibid, 1993, 4).

Naval use (1940-98):
In 1940 the site was acquired by the Commonwealth as part of a larger resumption of neighbouring properties in Potts Point for the construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock (Casey & Lowe, 2004, 5), much of Jenner's foreshore garden was subsequently destroyed (CLSP, 2015). The front door panes and sidelights were removed (Cox et al, 1993, 4).

In 1943 an air raid shelter was built on eastern circular lawn (SOHI, 2020). A timber framed extension was made to the house's east face, ground floor. A cantilevered first-floor extension to the east side was added. Iron front gates were replaced with timber (ibid, 1993, 4).

In 1944 the iron verandah was removed and replaced with timber. The eastern side of the garden was reconstrucuted with baths and associated buildings being removed (due to the eastern part of its site being excavated for works associated with the Captain Cook Graving Dock (ibid, 1993, 4; Casey & Lowe, 2004, 5).

1952 saw the hospital lease terminated (SOHI, 2020) when the Royal Australian Navy took control of the property. It was adapted for use as the Navy's 'Fleet Canteen', involving changes to the ground floor rooms and cellar (Casey & Lowe, 2004, 5). Effectively it was used as a bar. The air raid shelter was demolished ( ibid, 2004, 5). Doors, windows and partitions were modified and the first floor of the portico was enclosed. Walls between the main ground floor rooms were demolished to become a bar. Additional toilets were added (ibid, 1993, 4).

In 1956 external stairs were added. The kitchen stove was removed and partitions removed. New toilet fittings and other fittings were added. Stoves, white marble fireplaces and cast iron grates removed and the (fireplace) openings blocked in. The roof over the first floor portico was replaced. The north wing's windows were modified (ibid, 1993, 4).

1966 The outbuildings off Macleay Street demolished for car parking space (ibid, 2004, 5; CLSP (2015) just say 'remaining outbuildings' - not specifying east or west). The buildings were used by Naval Photographic Unit and for office space (Casey & Lowe, 2004, 5), on the ground and first floors, with partitioning of rooms and introduction of industrial photographic processing equipment. Navy News operated from the second floor (SOHI, 2020). Cox et al (1993, 4) say it was converted to use as a Naval Stores. The West annexe to the north wing was substantially rebuilt.

Cox et al (1993, 4) state that Navy Photographic Section use, and as editorial office of 'Navy News' started in 1977 (not 1966 as implied by Casey & Lowe, 2004,5). In 1978 a mesh fence to the southern boundary replaced the timber paling fence (ibid, 1993, 4).

In 1980 there were modifications to chimneys, verandah steps, portico and ground floor doors and painting of some clear finished joinery and sheet verandah with 'Nuralite'. A carport was built and the stair was sealed (ibid, 1994, 5).

In 1984 the lead roof well and access covering were relined in copper (ibid, 1993, 5).

mid-1990s: occupied by Navy Commercial Support Group.
1997: Dept. of Defence Sydney Property Disposal unit began to prepare it for sale. In March 1998 it was vacated in preparation for disposal (SOHI, 2020).

Private home again (1998+):
The property was sold in 1998 to horse breeder Anthony Peterson. A conservation management plan for the property was prepared by Peter Freeman and Associates in 2000 and Jenner was listed on the NSW State Heritage Register in 2001. In 2000, deveopment applications prepared and submitted to convert Jenner to two dwellings, construct an additional dwelling, subdivide the land (Strata Schemes (Freehold Development) Act, and demolish a garage. DA was conditionally approved with changes to the scheme (SOHI, 2020).

2009: Jenner was sold to former car dealer, Terry and Wendy Mullens. Restoration commenced (SOHI, 2020; SMH Title Deeds, 9-10/1/10).

The Mullens' had only recently completed a 3 year restoration before they listed Jenner (on the real estate market) early this week for about $20m (SMH Domain, 13-14/6/2014; CLSP, 2015). The owners intend in 2021 to put Jenner on the market again (Macken, 4-5/9/2021, 33).

Historic themes

Australian theme (abbrev)New South Wales themeLocal 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. Other open space-
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. Introduce cultural planting-
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-
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. Streetscape Tree or trees-
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. Cultural - Coasts and coastal features supporting human activities-
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. Modification of terrain-
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies Commerce-Activities relating to buying, selling and exchanging goods and services Retailing-
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies Commerce-Activities relating to buying, selling and exchanging goods and services Developing real estate-
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies Commerce-Activities relating to buying, selling and exchanging goods and services Selling Furniture-
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 used for self reliant recreation-
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 demonstrating styles in landscape design-
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 Gardens and landscapes reminiscent of an 'old country'-
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 of passive recreation-
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 Events-Activities and processes that mark the consequences of natural and cultural occurences Developing local landmarks-
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies Health-Activities associated with preparing and providing medical assistance and/or promoting or maintaining the well being of humans Operating private and religious hospitals-
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies Health-Activities associated with preparing and providing medical assistance and/or promoting or maintaining the well being of humans Caring for the sick in hospitals-
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 public servants and officials-
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 working animals-
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 medical staff-
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 the prosperous - mansions in town and country-
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. Gentlemens Mansions-
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. Accommodating workers in workers' housing-
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 professional people-
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 famous families-
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 townsfolk - urban villas-
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. Gentlemens Villas-
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. Marine villa-
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-
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 (inner city)-
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. Victorian 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. Adapted heritage building or structure-
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. Architectural design-
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 Sailors on land-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities Land tenure-Activities and processes for identifying forms of ownership and occupancy of land and water, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal 1820s-1850s land grants-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities Land tenure-Activities and processes for identifying forms of ownership and occupancy of land and water, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Changing land uses - from suburban to urban-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities Land tenure-Activities and processes for identifying forms of ownership and occupancy of land and water, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Expressing lines of early grant allotments-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities Land tenure-Activities and processes for identifying forms of ownership and occupancy of land and water, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Sub-division of large estates-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities Land tenure-Activities and processes for identifying forms of ownership and occupancy of land and water, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Changing land uses - from rural to suburban-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities Land tenure-Activities and processes for identifying forms of ownership and occupancy of land and water, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Resuming private lands for public purposes-
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 19th century suburban developments-
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 20th century Suburban Developments-
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 Subdivision of urban estates-
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 living in the city-
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 Early Sydney Street-
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 20th Century infrastructure-
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 Creating landmark structures and places in suburban settings-
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 A Picturesque Residential District-
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 Garden suburbs-
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 Suburban Consolidation-
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 Suburban Expansion-
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 Developing ports-
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 Shaping riverine settlement-
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 Cultural Social and religious life-
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 living in the suburbs-
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 Shaping coastal settlement-
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 Developing suburbia-
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 Role of transport in settlement-
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 Indicators of early town planning and the disposition of people within the emerging settlement-
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 Creating landmark structures and places in urban settings-
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 Beautifying towns and villages-
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 Developing towns in response to topography-
5. Working-Working Labour-Activities associated with work practises and organised and unorganised labour Working independently on the land-
5. Working-Working Labour-Activities associated with work practises and organised and unorganised labour Working for the defence services-
5. Working-Working Labour-Activities associated with work practises and organised and unorganised labour Working complex machinery and technologies-
5. Working-Working Labour-Activities associated with work practises and organised and unorganised labour Working in offices-
5. Working-Working Labour-Activities associated with work practises and organised and unorganised labour Working in health care-
5. Working-Working Labour-Activities associated with work practises and organised and unorganised labour Servants quarters-
5. Working-Working Labour-Activities associated with work practises and organised and unorganised labour Working on the waterfront-
5. Working-Working Labour-Activities associated with work practises and organised and unorganised labour Working in ports and on shipping-
5. Working-Working Labour-Activities associated with work practises and organised and unorganised labour Wharfside and Port Work Culture-
5. Working-Working Labour-Activities associated with work practises and organised and unorganised labour Working in industrial complexes-
5. Working-Working Labour-Activities associated with work practises and organised and unorganised labour Government research station-
5. Working-Working Labour-Activities associated with work practises and organised and unorganised labour Preferring to employ ex-servicemen-
5. Working-Working Labour-Activities associated with work practises and organised and unorganised labour Working in theatres and cinemas-
7. Governing-Governing Defence-Activities associated with defending places from hostile takeover and occupation Naval establishment or involvement-
7. Governing-Governing Defence-Activities associated with defending places from hostile takeover and occupation Defending the nation.-
7. Governing-Governing Defence-Activities associated with defending places from hostile takeover and occupation Involvement with the Second World War-
7. Governing-Governing Defence-Activities associated with defending places from hostile takeover and occupation Commemorative naming of defence facilities and materials-
7. Governing-Governing Defence-Activities associated with defending places from hostile takeover and occupation Defending the homeland-
7. Governing-Governing Defence-Activities associated with defending places from hostile takeover and occupation Making and repairing ships for naval use-May include Aboriginal battle sites, war memorials.
7. Governing-Governing Government and Administration-Activities associated with the governance of local areas, regions, the State and the nation, and the administration of public programs - includes both principled and corrupt activities. State government-
7. Governing-Governing Government and Administration-Activities associated with the governance of local areas, regions, the State and the nation, and the administration of public programs - includes both principled and corrupt activities. Colonial government-
7. Governing-Governing Government and Administration-Activities associated with the governance of local areas, regions, the State and the nation, and the administration of public programs - includes both principled and corrupt activities. Officials and the military settlers-
7. Governing-Governing Government and Administration-Activities associated with the governance of local areas, regions, the State and the nation, and the administration of public programs - includes both principled and corrupt activities. Federal Government-
7. Governing-Governing Government and Administration-Activities associated with the governance of local areas, regions, the State and the nation, and the administration of public programs - includes both principled and corrupt activities. Resuming land for Royal Australian Navy facilities-
7. Governing-Governing Government and Administration-Activities associated with the governance of local areas, regions, the State and the nation, and the administration of public programs - includes both principled and corrupt activities. Developing roles for government - administration of land-
7. Governing-Governing Government and Administration-Activities associated with the governance of local areas, regions, the State and the nation, and the administration of public programs - includes both principled and corrupt activities. Public works-
7. Governing-Governing Government and Administration-Activities associated with the governance of local areas, regions, the State and the nation, and the administration of public programs - includes both principled and corrupt activities. Developing roles for government - public land administration-
7. Governing-Governing Government and Administration-Activities associated with the governance of local areas, regions, the State and the nation, and the administration of public programs - includes both principled and corrupt activities. Developing roles for government - conserving cultural and natural heritage-
7. Governing-Governing Government and Administration-Activities associated with the governance of local areas, regions, the State and the nation, and the administration of public programs - includes both principled and corrupt activities. Developing roles for government - building and operating public infrastructure-
7. Governing-Governing Government and Administration-Activities associated with the governance of local areas, regions, the State and the nation, and the administration of public programs - includes both principled and corrupt activities. Administering ports and shipping facilities-Includes maladministration.
7. Governing-Governing Welfare-Activities and process associated with the provision of social services by the state or philanthropic organisations Cottage Hospital-
7. Governing-Governing Welfare-Activities and process associated with the provision of social services by the state or philanthropic organisations Providing hospital facilities-
7. Governing-Governing Welfare-Activities and process associated with the provision of social services by the state or philanthropic organisations Hospital/nursing home phase-
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. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life-National Theme 8
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 - Victorian (mid)-
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 - Victorian Regency Revival-
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. Evolution of design in Naval architecture-
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. work of stonemasons-
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. Designing landscapes in an exemplary style-
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. Designing structures to emphasise their important roles-
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. Building in response to climate - bushfires-
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 - Victorian Italianate-
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. Building in response to climate - ocean pools and baths-
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 - Victorian-
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 - Victorian 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. Landscaping - 20th century interwar-
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 - 20th century post WW2-
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 - Victorian gardenesque style-
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 - 20th century Inter War-
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 1850-1900-
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. Ornamental Garden-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life Domestic life-Activities associated with creating, maintaining, living in and working around houses and institutions. Valuing sailors' contributions - housing-
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 on the urban fringe-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life Domestic life-Activities associated with creating, maintaining, living in and working around houses and institutions. Physical evidence of creating, maintaining, living in and working around houses, through domestic artefacts scatters, ar-
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. Kitchens and servants-
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, adapting and renovating homes for changing conditions-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life Leisure-Activities associated with recreation and relaxation Outdoor relief-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life Leisure-Activities associated with recreation and relaxation Sea baths-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life Leisure-Activities associated with recreation and relaxation Going drinking in bars or clubs-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life Leisure-Activities associated with recreation and relaxation Going to a Club-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life Leisure-Activities associated with recreation and relaxation Swimming-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life Leisure-Activities associated with recreation and relaxation Visiting gardens-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life Leisure-Activities associated with recreation and relaxation Activities associated with relaxation and recreation-
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 Visiting heritage places-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life Leisure-Activities associated with recreation and relaxation Gathering at landmark places to socialise-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life Leisure-Activities associated with recreation and relaxation Leisure-Includes tourism, resorts.
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life Social institutions-Activities and organisational arrangements for the provision of social activities Developing exclusive clubs-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life Social institutions-Activities and organisational arrangements for the provision of social activities Joining together to study and appreciate philosophy-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life Social institutions-Activities and organisational arrangements for the provision of social activities Local adaptive reuses of military sites-
9. Phases of Life-Marking the phases of life Persons-Activities of, and associations with, identifiable individuals, families and communal groups Associations with Edmund Blacket, Government Architect-
9. Phases of Life-Marking the phases of life Persons-Activities of, and associations with, identifiable individuals, families and communal groups Associations with John Horbury Hunt, architect-
9. Phases of Life-Marking the phases of life Persons-Activities of, and associations with, identifiable individuals, families and communal groups Associations with Thomas Rowe, architect-
9. Phases of Life-Marking the phases of life Persons-Activities of, and associations with, identifiable individuals, families and communal groups Associations with Lebbeus Hordern, retailer-
9. Phases of Life-Marking the phases of life Persons-Activities of, and associations with, identifiable individuals, families and communal groups Associations with Anthony (Tony) Mullens, horse breeder and his wife Wendy-
9. Phases of Life-Marking the phases of life Persons-Activities of, and associations with, identifiable individuals, families and communal groups Associations with John Thomas Neale, produce merchant, accountant, Alderman-

Recommended management:

Recommendations

Management CategoryDescriptionDate Updated
Recommended ManagementReview a Conservation Management Plan (CMP) 
Recommended ManagementProduce an Archaeological Zoning Plan (AZP) 
Recommended ManagementPrepare a maintenance schedule or guidelines 

Procedures /Exemptions

Section of actDescriptionTitleCommentsAction date
CMP-EndorseConservation Plan submitted for endorsementJenner Precinct, Potts Point (Peter Freeman Pty Ltd, October 2001) Jun 21 2005
57(2)Exemption to allow workStandard 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

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

Listings

Heritage ListingListing TitleListing NumberGazette DateGazette NumberGazette Page
Heritage Act - State Heritage Register 0077602 Apr 99 271546
Heritage Act - Permanent Conservation Order - former 0077610 Jul 98 1055395
Local Environmental PlanCSH Local Environmental Plan 4 07 Apr 00   
Local Environmental PlanSydney City Local Environmental Plan 2012    

References, internet links & images

TypeAuthorYearTitleInternet Links
WrittenAitken, Richard2002'Villa Garden' (entry) View detail
WrittenCasey & Lowe2001Jenner, Potts Point - Archaeological Assessment
WrittenCasey & Lowe2004Jenner, 2 Macleay St., Potts Point: Archaeological Assessment View detail
WrittenClive Lucas, Stapleton & Partners P/L2015Jenner, 2 Macleay Street, Potts Point - Statement of Heritage Impact
WrittenMacken, Lucy2021Potts Point villa expected to bring $30m'
WrittenNational Trust of Australia (NSW) (James Broadbent for)1981Survey of Gardens in NSW
WrittenNicholls, Stephen20212 Macleay St., Potts Point - Remarkable revival of a historic marine villa
WrittenPeter Freeman & Associates2001Jenner House, Conservation Management Plan
WrittenPeter Freeman P/L2007Conservation Management Plan
WrittenPhilip Cox, Richardson, Taylor & Partners P/L1993'Jenner', 2 Macleay Street, Potts Point - Conservation Study View detail
WrittenSue Rosen History and Heritage2018Comments on impact of Drainage Remediation Works on the Heritage Significance of Jenner
WrittenSydney City Council2019Cartographica - Sydney on the Map

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