Ben Linden
311 Camden Valley Way, Narellan. Part Lot A DP 419829.
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| Ben Linden (Camden Images/John Kooyman 1997) |
History and Description
Sister Jean Stuckey conducted
a private maternity hospital in the handsome bungalow "Ben Linden".
Historical sources consider that the building was the residence of G S Blackmoor in the late 1920-30's. The building was used as a private school before Miss Stuckey. This is a residence of note include Colonel and Mrs Shaw, the Colonel ran the private school at Studley Park. (SHI)
Built by Blackmoor who ran Jack Cross's former shop. Mr & Mrs Halkett who ran it as a private hospital after the Stuckeys sold it. Ben Linden also known as Miss Stuckey’s House is a bungalow and is part of a residential group of buildings.
The house is located within an
commercial/industrial area on the Camden Valley Way. The single storey house
has a tiled hip and valley roof. The eaves extend to form a verandah over the
entry way. The walls appear to be roughcast brick work. The verandah is
supported by plain timber posts.(SHI)
Condition and Use
The bungalow and grounds
appear generally in good condition.
The building is currently used
a residence.
Heritage Significance
An excellent example of
Federation dwelling with a prominent position and landscaped surrounds, and
extraordinary history of use within the Narellan Town Centre and Camden LGA. It
is a now rare, tangible remnant of Narellan Town's development during the
Federation period, and along with the former Burton Arms Inn, Public School, St
Thomas' Church and grounds, Narellan Hotel, former butcher's shop and cottage,
and milk depot, are the historically most important remaining built elements of
Narellan Township's history. Its former role as a maternity hospital is likely
to embrace social significance within the local community. (SHI)
The recommended management of
the building is to conserve and maintain 6 fabric, landscape, setting and
property boundary curtilage.
(SHI)
Heritage Listing
Camden LEP 2010 Item No I131
Consult the Camden Heritage List at the Camden LEP 2010 Click here
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