22 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point
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| Location | 22 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Coordinates | 33°51′24″S 151°12′26″E / 33.8568°S 151.2072°E |
| Architectural style | Victorian Regency |
| Official name | Townhouse |
| Type | State heritage (built) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 880 |
| Type | Historic site |
  Location of 22 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point in Sydney  22 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point (Australia) | |
22 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point is a heritage-listed former residence and now boarding house located at 22 Lower Fort Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of Millers Point in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The property was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.[1]
Millers Point is one of the earliest areas of European settlement in Australia, and a focus for maritime activities. Constructed during the mid-1850s as one of a pair of London style townhouses, representing a significant streetscape element. First tenanted by the NSW Department of Housing in 1983.[1]
Description
Substantial Regency style, five-bedroom Victorian townhouse, based on the London model. Three storeys with basement and attic. Portico with ionic columns shared with neighbour. Iron lace cantilevered balcony on second storey, onto which open three french doors. Storeys: Three; Construction: Painted rendered masonry, corrugated galvanised iron roof. Iron lace on timber structured balcony. Style: Victorian Regency.[1]
The external condition of the property is good.
Modifications and dates
External: Window hoods to top floor added. Some joinery modifications.[1]
