''Gilligaloola'' is a

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residence located at 82-84

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Normanhurst Normanhurst is a suburb in the Northern Sydney region, or Upper North Shore of Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia, 22 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of Hornsby Sh ...

in the

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local government area of

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, Australia. It was designed by

Norman Selfe Norman Selfe (9 December 1839 – 15 October 1911) was an Australian engineer, naval architect, inventor, urban planner and outspoken advocate of technical education. After emigrating to Sydney with his family from England as a boy he bec ...

who was involved in the design, and built during 1893. It was added to the

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on 2 April 1999.

History

''Gilligaloola'' was constructed in 1893 on 14 acres of land and planted with Italian gardens and orchards. It was built for

, a prominent civil engineer, after whom the suburb Normanhurst takes its name. The architect and builder of the house is unknown, but the design and character of certain details appear to suggest that Selfe was himself involved. The following obituary taken from the 16 October 1911 edition of ''

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'' described the significant contribution that Selfe made at the turn of the century: In November 1981 community representations were made to the Heritage Branch raising concerns for the future of ''Gilligaloola''. At the time there was a proposal to subdivide the grounds of approximately one hectare into five separate lots. Subdivision plans showed lot boundaries particularly close to ''Gilligaloola'' and the grounds reputedly contained predominantly intact stylistic and horticultural elements. Following consideration of the matter the

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considered the matter at its 27 November 1981 meeting and recommended to the Minister the making of an Interim Heritage Order. An Interim Heritage Order was gazetted on 8 January 1982 over the five lots. On 16 December 1983 the Interim Heritage Order over the five lots was revoked and a Permanent Conservation Order placed over Lot 1 DP 262809 on 16 December 1983. ''Gilligaloola'' was transferred to the State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

Description

;Site and garden Remnant garden to Norman Selfe's prominent federation house, formerly on a property of on the ridge line. ''Gilligaloola's'' mature trees are a prominent local landmark.LEP, 1994 A majestic Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla) over high is a prominent landmark of the area and along Pennant Hills Road probably dates from . The garden also conserves a fine weeping cedar to high from s and a line of olives on the north boundary to from s (?) and a tall palm in the rear garden. A modern brick fence is not sympathetic. In the front garden of No 30 Frazer Road is a mature high stone pine (Pinus pinea) from s and two camphor laurels (Cinnamommum camphora) to 14m from -60 which were probably originally part of the Gilligaloola garden. ;Buildings: Gilligaloola consists of two buildings: The first and original portion is a timber framed two storey farmhouse built in timber studwork with timber shiplap. It has timber floors and is built on brick

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. The second being a two-storey brick residence was added to the original portion in 1893. The two-storey brick house has picturesque

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hs to the north, east and west elevations and a large tower. The upper story is timber framed and decoratively shingles and lath and plaster lined. The front section of the roof is ripple iron. The house is finely detailed throughout with five panelled doors and baronial style

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fireplaces. Remarkable Arts and Crafts

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and quality decorative woodwork complement the house.

Modifications and dates

*1991funding assistance provided for renewing guttering, downpipes, roof carpentry, repainting external areas and reline and refloor back verandah and rejoint areas of

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. *September 1992approval given for construction of garage on northern corner of property.

Heritage listing

As at 16 April 2013, ''Gilligaloola'' was of State heritage significance as the family home of Norman Selfe, the 19th century engineer and innovator, after which the suburb of Normanhurst was named. Constructed in 1893, ''Gilligaloola'' is an imposing two storey house with fine Art Nouvea detailing and has outstanding architectural character. The detailing suggests the Selfe was involved with its design.Heritage Office files. ''Gilligaloola'' was listed on the

on 2 April 1999.

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Attribution

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{{commons category, Gilligaloola New South Wales State Heritage Register Houses in the Hornsby Shire Articles incorporating text from the New South Wales State Heritage Register 1893 establishments in Australia Houses completed in 1893 Buildings and structures completed in 1893