Dictionary of Sydney

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

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.