Vermont Terrace facts for kids
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One of the Vermont Terraces, located at 65 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point, pictured in 2019.
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| Location | 63 and 65 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Architectural style(s) | Federation Arts and Crafts |
| Official name: Vermont Terrace | |
| Type | State heritage (built) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 910 |
| Type | Terrace |
| Category | Residential buildings (private) |
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Vermont Terrace is a heritage-listed residence at located 63-65 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.
History
Millers Point is one of the earliest areas of European settlement in Australia, and a focus for maritime activities. This property is one of a pair of early Federation polychrome brick houses.
Description
Two storey, four bedroom early Federation face brick house with attic and basement. Steeply pitched trussed timber gable to the street. Tall chimney. Highly decorative brickwork around door and windows, decorative stone sill to ground floor window. Storeys: Two; Construction: Polychrome face brick, slate, cast iron lace, and spear fence. Painted timber joinery. Style: Federation Arts and Crafts.
The external condition of the property is good.
Modifications and dates
External: External timber work modified.
Heritage listing
As at 23 November 2000, this early Federation polychrome brick terrace house is an important streetscape element.
It is part of the Millers Point Conservation Area, an intact residential and maritime precinct. It contains residential buildings and civic spaces dating from the 1830s and is an important example of 19th century adaptation of the landscape.
Vermont Terrace was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
