Dictionary of Sydney

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Carthona, Darling Point

Large Gothic Revival mansion built in sandstone which sits on a small harbour promontory containing many mature trees.

Milestone
Constructed
1841 - 1845
Died
18 Nov 1899
Died
29 Mar 1954
Position
1841 - 1845
Property
Occupied by
Occupied by
Owned by
1841 - 1855
Occupied by
1858 - 1872
Occupied by
1858 - 1872
Owned by
1886 - 1899
Owned by
1902 - 1904
Owned by
1911 - 1913
Owned by
1940 - 1954
Type

Lindesay and Carthona

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Lindesay, built between 1834 and 1836 for Colonial Treasure Campbell Drummond Riddell, is the oldest surviving residence in Darling Point. It was the home of Surveyor-General Thomas Mitchell in 1841 while he built Carthona. The houses have since passed through the hands of a number of notable Darling Point residents and although the grounds of both have been subdivided, remain significant elements of the harbourside landscape.