Most Important Heritage Houses in Sydney

This heritage house is located in the suburban area of Sydney known as Parramatta. In July 2010, UNESCO added Old Government House into group of Australian Convict Sites in the list of World Heritage Sites. The property has national as well as international significance. It is considered as great archeological resource. If you want to know the expansion of British Empire and evolution of Australian society, take flights to Sydney and visit Old Government House. The property spans over 260 acres. Another unique fact about the heritage house is that it is the oldest public building in Australia.

Vaucluse House

This is one of the most important historic estates in New South Wales. The structure features striking Gothic revival style of architecture. The heritage house is located in suburb of Vaucluse. The property was built in 19th century. If you are taking Sydney flights, you should consider visiting Vaucluse House. While visiting the property, you will find an amazing sense of freshness because it is surrounded by lush gardens. Today, the house has been transformed into a museum and is open to public. The house has three floors. On ground floor, you’d find kitchen, dining room, family history room, drawing room, tea room, breakfast room and dairy and larder.

Elizabeth Farm

Elizabeth Farm is another heritage house located in the suburban area of Parramatta. This farm was owned by John Macarthur and his wife Elizabeth Macarthur. Today, this property features a museum known as House Museum. Take flights to Sydney and visit the heritage house to take a closer look at objects and props that belong to Macarthurs. While walking around, you will get an opportunity to see the authentic impression of 198th century. You can explore the historical environment while sitting in the old chairs and playing the old piano. The small cottage is surrounded by gardens. Take a walk through the parks and you would come across number of fruit tress and vegetables.

Newington House

This is a rural colonial villa. It is located just few kilometers away from Sydney in Silverwater. The house is a Regency Villa. This two storey house was built between 1829 and 1832. While visiting the house, you would come across architectural style which is inspired from the style of English mansions. While entering into the house through main entrance, you would come across decorative fanlight surmounting the door. The chapel of the house was built in 1838 and is known as St. Augutine’s. The house is surrounded by beautigul garden which is dotted with variety of trees. If you are taking Cheap flights to Sydney, I’d recommend you to visit Newington House.