Tuesday 5 January 2016

Allenby, Rossmore, NSW

Allenby

661 Bringelly Road, Rossmore, NSW 2557
Lot 2  DP  546020

Allenby Rossmore c2000 (SHI/Tropman)


History and Description
Traditionally styled brick homestead. Darker brick to façade and leadlight french doors indicate remodelling c1930. Brick to rear is older. Main roof bellcast with gabled extensions at sides (towards rear). Good verandah with simple timber posts and brackets.
Well set back from the road in attractive grounds. Excellent iron gate not original with picketing by owner either side forming characteristic local splay. (State Heritage Inventory)

Condition and Use
The building retains good integrity. (State Heritage Inventory)

Heritage Significance
One of the local government area's few early twentieth-century homesteads. Retains architectural interest despite alterations. Remodelled façade has interest of its own. Historic associations with local dairying family (State Heritage Inventory)

Heritage Listing
Camden LEP No I139



Read more
State Heritage Inventory Click here
Camden Heritage List Click here

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