42 Cowles Road is a heritage-listed historic residence located at 42 Cowles Road,
Mosman
Mosman is a suburb on the Lower North Shore region of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Mosman is located 8 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district and is the administrative centre for the local governm ...
in the
Mosman Council
Mosman Council is a local government area on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
The Mayor of Mosman Council is Cr. Carolyn Corrigan, a representative of the Serving Mosman independent political group since 9 Septembe ...
local government area of
New South Wales
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, Australia. The house is also known as Shadwell. It was added to the
New South Wales State Heritage Register
The New South Wales State Heritage Register, also known as NSW State Heritage Register, is a heritage list of places in the state of New South Wales, Australia, that are protected by New South Wales legislation, generally covered by the Heritag ...
on 2 April 1999.
History
Description
Located behind high hedges and picket fences, this unique, light-filled family home with traditional corrugated iron roofing, bull-nosed return verandah and iron-lace embellishments. Perfectly private, surrounded by country-cottage plantings of roses and gardenias, creating a serene and appealing setting. The house is unspoilt, retaining its history and meticulously presented with wide entry, high ceilings, original polished floors and fireplaces.
Heritage listing
42 Cowles Road, Mosman was listed on the
New South Wales State Heritage Register
The New South Wales State Heritage Register, also known as NSW State Heritage Register, is a heritage list of places in the state of New South Wales, Australia, that are protected by New South Wales legislation, generally covered by the Heritag ...
on 2 April 1999.
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See also
*Australian residential architectural styles
Australian residential architectural styles have evolved significantly over time, from the early days of structures made from relatively cheap and imported corrugated iron (which can still be seen in the roofing of historic homes) to more sophi ...
References
Attribution
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New South Wales State Heritage Register
Houses in Mosman, New South Wales
Articles incorporating text from the New South Wales State Heritage Register
Houses completed in 1890
1890 establishments in Australia