Burwood’s Federation Heritage

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The railway was opened from Sydney to Parramatta in 1855.

• The opening of the railway was a momentous event for Burwood as it made the suburb easily accessible to the city and brought a number of wealthy merchants and industrialists who built spacious country houses.
• One of the oldest surviving members of this class of gentlemen’s residences is Henry Webb’s ‘Cicado’ (1863), 74 Queen Street, Croydon.
• Anthony Horden’s magnificent ‘Shubra Hall’ (1869) near Croydon Station, is typical of the elaborate homes built by wealthy merchants in Burwood during this period. Anthony Horden was one of the people who signed a petition in 1873 urging the Governor to establish a municipality. Leading the petition was Richard Wynne, another merchant who eventually became Burwood’s first Mayor. Wynne’s name is memorialised in Wynne Avenue.
  – Burwood Council

Architecture

Burwood features many fine examples of architecture from the Victorian and Federation styles.

		Shubra Hall
	Deolee BurwoodIndian Colonial style house	Cassa Tasso – Appian Way BurwoodFederation Bungalow style

• St Paul’s Anglican Church on Burwood Road was designed by colonial architect Edmund Blacket and built in 1871.

• Woodstock Community Centre

  Nearby Woodstock in Church St was built in the early 1870s by tobacco manufacturer Edwin Penfold. In the 1940s, it was taken over by the army, later becoming a migrant hostel, before being bought by the council in 1974 for use as a community centre.

• Radio station, 2RDJ-FM, has been broadcasting from Woodstock since November 1983.
• Further south on Burwood Road is The Priory, built in 1877 by local councillor Mowbray Forrest, and Gayton, built in 1888 by NSW parliamentarian Richard Jones.
• The heritage listed St Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church in Railway Parade was formerly a Methodist church.

The Priory, Burwood Road, built in 1877by local councillor Mowbray Forrest.	Gayton was built in 1888 by NSW parliamentarianRichard Jones.

 

Appian Way, Burwood – see page Appian Way, Burwood

• Running between Burwood Road and Liverpool Road is The Appian Way, a model housing estate conceived by George Hoskins at the turn of the century.
• The street has been described as one of the finest streets of Federation houses in Australia and it is state heritage listed. In the centre of the Appian Way is a communal reserve which was converted into a lawn tennis club

Heritage Significance

• The area is a rare Federation Queen Anne (sometimes referred to as Edwardian Bungalow) precinct of architectural and constructional excellence. It represents an almost intact, complete Federation streetscape (though not strictly in Federation style) and is a unique part of the development of Sydney with exceptionally generous landscaped settings of high quality.
• The ideas that influenced Richards’ design of Hoskins Estate Houses were those of the Federation Queen Anne Style popular from the early 1890’s to the start of World War One.
• The essential character of the houses of the estate are related to intersecting gabled roofs, verandahs integrated with the house under the same roofline and turned timber verandah posts. Generally the houses are of complex, asymmetrical form, being dominated by extensive verandahs and prominent, irregular rooflines. The verandahs often have a corner emphasis and as the houses are placed on wide allotments, they tend to feature carefully designed and executed side elevations as well as street facades.

National Estate

The following buildings are on the Register of the National Estate:

Congregational Church,Burwood Road	Post Office, Burwood Road	St Paul’s Anglican Church Group, 201-205 Burwood Road	St Cloud, 223 Burwood Road

Burwood Heritage Conservation Areas

see list below

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Wallace & Brady Streets Conservation Area:

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1. Clifton Avenue, Burwood, NSW

“Harden Grange”6 Clifton Avenue, Burwood, NSW

Sold Date: Fri 13-Mar-09

• “Harden Grange” – Large Historic Family Home On Almost 1,100sqm

• A grand Victorian residence sitting on a huge block almost 1,100sqm with over 70ft frontage amongst many other historic homes. This rare opportunity offers its new owners the potential to restore a once magnificent home.
  
• Built with sandstock bricks, the home features 4 spacious bedrooms, formal lounge/dining area, central main bathroom plus second bathroom at the rear, modern kitchen, and a huge casual living and family room with towering cathedral ceilings at the rear overlooking a massive backyard. The property also features an extra-wide driveway leading to a huge double lock-up garage plus storage room/workshop, and an additional double carport.
• Many of the home’s original features are still intact, such as pressed metal ceilings throughout, 2 marble fireplaces plus 3rd fireplace, and polished floorboards.
• Truly a golden opportunity to purchase such a historic home on a large parcel of land in one of the areas most prestigious avenues within an easy stroll to some of Sydney’s best schools, Westfield Shopping Centre, and Burwood station.
  

 

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2. Ethel Street, Burwood, NSW

Tilba 3 Ethel Street, Burwood, NSW

Charming Character Residence

A charming 4 to 5 bedroom federation style residence situated in a Blue Ribbon address on a commanding 64′ x 208’ft or 1233m2; of beautifully landscaped grounds, just minutes walking distance to Burwood shops, cafe’s and the districts major schools.

• Main Features: Offers exceptional open plan living area, high ornate ceilings, fireplaces, modern granite kitchen, 2 bathrooms,
  
• impressive 9.6 x 5m north facing family room overlooking the sparkling solar heated pool, gazebo,
  
• double garage with wine cellar workshop.
  
• Summary:
  
• Tilba is a magnificent family home displaying an abundance of warmth character in a premier location set on a leafy super block.
  
• Air Conditioning/Heating; Built-In Wardrobes;

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6 Ethel Street, Burwood, NSW

A fusion of superb traditional features with luxury modern comforts.

This exceptional Federation residence offers a two level layout with a sun filled northerly aspect. Blending traditional features with luxury modern comforts, the house enjoys a flexible floor plan with spacious interiors and superior alfresco entertaining spaces. A walk to everything location with the convenience of shopping, train station and elite schools at your finger tips.

• 6 bedrooms, modern ensuite and 2 additional renovated bathrooms


• Multiple living areas including formal lounge, separate dining and huge family/rumpus room

• New granite kitchen with gas stainless steel appliances

• Self contained 1 bedroom accommodation, large alfresco entertaining area with level lawns


• Side driveway with ample parking, double garage and land approx 800sqm

Land Size:833 m² (approx)

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3. Park Road, Burwood, NSW

“Myola” 85 Park Road, Burwood, NSW

Sold: Sat 06-Dec-2008 for $1,670,000

• A rare opportunity to purchase “Myola”, circa 1907, a grand Federation residence located in one of Burwood’s most tightly held positions on 2 equally sized lots totalling 780sqm and featuring a commanding street presence with its 24.38m frontage on the high side of Park Road.
• Step inside past the private front hedge to be greeted by the large established gardens leading through to the home’s elevated North-eastern aspect and return verandah. The grand entrance to the home features an 11m long hallway with decorative arches, and 3.6m ceilings.
  
• A flexible floor plan follows, with 4 or more bedrooms, 2 kitchens (one in a self contained flat), informal living room, stunning formal lounge and dining area with marble fireplace, leadlight windows, French doors, and polished kauri timber floors throughout.
  
  
• Upstairs the home features a huge 8.5m x 5.5m home office or cinema room, fully air-conditioned with solid jarrah floorboards.
  
  
• Another special feature of the home is the self-contained flat with its own private walkway entrance from the street and can be used for in-law accommodation or for income purposes. A wide side driveway leads up to a double lock-up garage plus off-street parking for several more cars.
  
• The perfect large family home, or even home office, in such a convenient location only one block from Westfield Shopping Centre, cafes, cinemas, Burwood station, on the same street as Burwood Park, MLC school, and some of Sydney’s best private schools are at your fingertips.
• The property is not in a conservation area and is not heritage listed, so this is the one you’ve been waiting for. Truly a golden opportunity to purchase one of the finest homes that Burwood has to offer.
  

 

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4. Selborne Street, Burwood, NSW

14 Selborne Street, Burwood, NSW

• Sold $1,280,000 Date: Thu 13-Nov-2008

“CLASSIC FEDERATION HOME”

• Gorgeous unspoilt sympathetically restored Federation house with abundant period features on approx. 760sqm.
  
  
• Polished floorboards, lead lights, patterned ceilings, walk in pantry & 4 marble fireplaces.
  
• Accommodation includes 4 bedrooms + study, formal lounge, open plan living area with French doors overlooking a well established private garden.
  
• One and a half Bathrooms, off street parking located on high side of the street. Easy walk to everything in Burwood.
  
  

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Malvern Hill Conservation Area:

5. Tahlee Street, Burwood, NSW

 

27 Tahlee Street, Burwood, NSW

Malvern Hill Estate

• Sold – $1,150,000 on 03/07/2010
• Brick and Slate Federation Charmer, located in a tightly held original precinct
  within close proximity to Burwood and Croydon amenities in one of the best wide tree line streets,
• features include richly coloured lead lights, fireplaces, picture rails, domed ceiling etc.

Accommodation offers 4 bedrooms, separate lounge and dining, timber kitchen and updated bathroom. Set on large private established landscaped grounds. 12.42 x 44.8m approx.

6. Waimea Street, Burwood, NSW

10 Waimea Street, Burwood, NSW

• Sold for $1,300,000 – Sat 07-Nov-2009

Picturesque Federation home on a level 590sqm

• Defined by its generous proportions, traditional features and prime street address, this Federation residence c1913 offers a great start to family life. Embraced by a level 590sqm, it presents future potential to redesign and create a superb family haven.
• Gracious interiors feature high ornate ceilings throughout
• Generous formal lounge room plus separate dining space
• Deep rear gardens with large paved entertaining areas
• Traditional front verandah, front lawn and gardens
• Side access to lock-up garage and adjoining workshop
• Modern granite kitchen, breakfast island and Ilve fittings
  

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7. Weldon Street, Burwood, NSW

40 Weldon Street, Burwood, NSW

Character and Charm

Situated in the heart of Burwood, easy walking distance to shops, station and major schools, sits this charming 4 bedroom post federation home blending old world charm with todays modern lifestyle.

• High ornate ceilings and period fireplaces, stylish polyurethane and Caesar stone kitchen with stainless steel top of the range appliances,
• an open plan living area overlooking the landscaped garden with a large patio, great for entertaining.
• Post Federation home with old world charm
  
• Beautiful period features
  
• Flowing living area with polished timber floors
  
• Alfresco veranda off living room

 

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8. Woodside Ave, Burwood, NSW

12 Woodside Ave, Burwood, NSW

SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION

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Set on a 920 sqm (approx) north-facing corner parcel of land amid beautifully sculpted gardens, this gracious 1920s home has been sympathetically restored and revived with immense regard for its heritage.

• It’s conveniently located on a wonderful family street just moments to local Burwood shopping precinct, cafes, the station and a variety of public and private schools.
• Tasteful, endearingly elegant and exceptionally spacious, it’s perfect for family living and indoor/outdoor entertaining on a large scale.
  
• Graced with a host of ornate original details which add immense traditional charm and a timeless appeal.
  

Accommodation:

• 4 large bedrooms with b/ins or walk-in robes
• 5th bedroom or office with bookshelves
• Grand formal lounge/dining with open fire
• Large family room – ideal retreat for the kids
  
• Sunroom/study + roomy casual dining space
• Charming solid timber gas kitchen with scullery
  
• 3 bathrooms – 2 authentic Art Deco style
  
• Manicured level lawns and sunny pool
  
• Undercover alfresco entertaining area
  

Features:-

• Double auto garaging plus car space
• Vast storage areas throughout
• Soaring ceilings, timber floors, leadlights
• Wide entry hall with ornate archway
• Ducted gas heating, security system
• Stylish integrated cabinetry
• Broadband and Foxtel, large laundry

Burwood Heritage Conservation Areas	Suburb	Heritage Conservation Houses
Appian Way Conservation Area	BURWOOD	1-25 & 2A-18 Appian Way; 302-318 Burwood Road; and 70-78 Liverpool Road.
Badminton Road to Culdees Road Conservation Area	CROYDON/ENFIELD	1-53 & 2-62 Badminton Road; 1-33 & 2-44 Claremont Road; 1-23 & 2-28 Kelso Street; 1-35 & 2-22 Culdees Road; 50-68 & 80-90 Liverpool Road; and 50-64 & 53 Arthur Street.
Blair Avenue Conservation Area	CROYDON	1-23 Blair Avenue; and 59-63 Acton Street.
Boronia Avenue Conservation Area	CROYDON	1-7 & 2-10 Boronia Avenue.
Burwood Road Conservation Area	BURWOOD	201-229, 278-300 & 320 Burwood Road; 1-5 Duff Street; 34 Wyatt Avenue; 1A, 1B, 2 & 2A Minna Street; and 75-77 Liverpool Road.
Cintra Estate Conservation Area	CROYDON	12-34 Paisley Road; 1-15 & 2-16 Rosa Street; 19-33 & 20-34 Fitzroy Street; and 26-32 & 33-39 Brady Street.
Fitzroy Street Conservation Area	BURWOOD	77-91 & 76-90 Fitzroy Street.
Froggatt Crescent Conservation Area	CROYDON	24-32 Froggatt Crescent
Ilfracombe Avenue Conservation Area	BURWOOD	1-11 & 2-10 Ilfracombe Avenue; and 61-65 Park Road.
Ivanhoe Road Conservation Area	CROYDON	1-31 & 2-28 Ivanhoe Road; and 26 & 28 Kenilworth Street.
Launcelot Street Conservation Area	CROYDON	1-11 & 2-14 Launcelot Street.
Lucas Road Conservation Area	BURWOOD	93-111 & 124-136 Lucas Road; and 47 Albert Crescent.
Malvern Hill Conservation Area	CROYDON	1-17 & 2A-18 Fitzroy Street; 1-53 Murray Street; 2-36 Murray Street; 41-45 Brady Street; 2-26 & 1-27 Tahlee Street; 2,3 & 4 Devonshire Street; 1-31 & 2-16 David Street; 1-13 & 2-10 Lea Street; 1-29 & 2-24 Chelmsford Avenue; 1-23 & 2-36 Malvern Avenue; 1-19 Dickinson Avenue; 1-25 Liverpool Road; and 1-27 & 2-32 The Strand.
Mitchell & Kembla Streets Conservation Area	CROYDON PARK	79-107 & 74-124 Mitchell Street; and 1-21A & 2-8 Kembla Street.
Mosely & Roberts Streets Conservation Area	STRATHFIELD	3-9 Cooper Street; 3-39 & 6-36 Mosely Street; and 11-37 & 26-40 Roberts Street.
Philip Street Conservation Area	STRATHFIELD	5-43 & 4-36 Philip Street
Rostherne Avenue Conservation Area	CROYDON	1-11 & 2-12 Rostherne Avenue
St Pauls Close Conservation Area	BURWOOD	1-8 St Pauls Close
Tahlee & Devonshire Streets Conservation Area	CROYDON	28-50 & 29-53 Tahlee Street; 5-35 & 6-34 Devonshire Street; and 27-41 Liverpool Road.
Wallace & Brady Streets Conservation Area	BURWOOD	1-43 & 2-32 Wallace Street; 1-31 & 2A-24 Brady Street; 36-50 Paisley Road; 1A-15 & 2-16 Clifton Avenue; 35-69 & 38-70 Fitzroy Street; and 1A & 2A Tahlee Street.
Wychbury & Alexandra Avenues Conservation Area	CROYDON	1-23 & 2-30 Wychbury Avenue; 1-5 & 2-16 Alexandra Avenue; and 5 Acton Street.

 

References

• Burwood Council – http://www.burwood.nsw.gov.au/our_burwood/history/local_history.html
• Wikipedia – Burwood, New South Wales – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burwood,_New_South_Wales
• http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-burwood-106070010
• http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-burwood-104994805
• http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-burwood-105349735
• http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-burwood-105229659
• http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-burwood-106594832
• http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-burwood-106184563
• http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-burwood-105331315
• http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-burwood-105958103

 

Australian Heritage Database

Heritage Listed on the National Estate

Aberfoyle 24 Gordon St see feature on page Burwood Grand Homes	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Appian Way Precinct 2-25 Appian Way see feature on page Appian Way, Burwood	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Athol 1A Church St	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Burwood Arch Burwood Rd	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Indicative Place) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Burwood Civic Group 1-3, 2, 5 Conder St	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Burwood Council Chambers 2-4 Conder St	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Burwood Fire Station and Residences 12-14 Livingstone St	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Indicative Place) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Burwood Post Office (former) 168A Burwood Rd	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Burwood Public School 1-3 Conder St	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Burwood School of Arts 5 Conder St	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Clarence Street Group	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Coronation Arch and Reserve Coronation Pde	Enfield, NSW, Australia	(Indicative Place) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Cranbrook 8 Clarence St	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Croyden House 10 Webb St	Croydon, NSW, Australia	(Indicative Place) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Croydon Post Office 1 The Strand	Croydon, NSW, Australia	(Indicative Place) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Croydon Public School 39-57 Young St	Croydon, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Elim Including Garden and Fence 83 Shaftesbury Av	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Esperanza 84 Queen St	Croydon, NSW, Australia	(Rejected Place) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Gascoyne 22 Gordon St	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
GlenRock 31 Angelo St	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Indicative Place) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Grantham Including Gates, Fence and Garden 21 Grantham St	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Helikon 33 Roberts St	Strathfield, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Holyrood 90 The Boulevarde	Strathfield, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
House 6 Clarence St	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
House 63 Lucas Rd	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Houses 201-203 Burwood Rd	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Houses 51-53 Park Rd	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Lynton 4 Clarence St	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Presbyterian Ladies College Meta St	Croydon, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Residence 10 Philip St	Strathfield, NSW, Australia	(Rejected Place) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Rockleigh 61A Lang St	Croydon, NSW, Australia	(Rejected Place) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Rosary Lodge 90 The Boulevarde	Strathfield, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Rose Hall 40 Lennartz St	Croydon Park, NSW, Australia	(Indicative Place) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Santa Sabina Convent main building 90 The Boulevarde	Strathfield, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
St Cloud 223 Burwood Rd	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
St Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church 26 Railway Pde	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Indicative Place) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
St Pauls Anglican Church 205 Burwood Rd	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
St Pauls Anglican Church Group 201-205 Burwood Rd	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
St Thomas Anglican Church & Cemetery 60A Coronation Pde	Enfield, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Tabilkoom 40 Wentworth Rd	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Indicative Place) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
The Pressure Tunnel	Potts Hill Waterloo, NSW, Australia	(Indicative Place) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
The Priory and Grounds 213 Burwood Rd	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Tulloona 48-50 Park Rd	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Uniting Church 134 Burwood Rd	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Valdemar 206 Wentworth Rd	Enfield, NSW, Australia	(Indicative Place) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Wellings 4 Woodside Av East	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Wellings Gate House 4 Woodside Av East	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Indicative Place) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)
Woodstock Community Centre 18-30 Church St	Burwood, NSW, Australia	(Registered) Register of the National Estate (Non-statutory archive)