Dictionary of Sydney

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Lindesay

Gothic revival style mansion in Darling Point, the first built when the area was subdivided in 1833. Commanding a sweeping view of the harbour, it survives as office and function centre though the formal gardens have diminished with subdivision. It was named in honour of Colonel Patrick Lindesay (1778-1839) who was acting Governor of the colony from 22 October to 2 December 1831.

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Milestone
Constructed
1834 - 1836
Position
1834 - 1836
1834 - 1836
Property
Owned by
1834 - 1838
Owned by
1838 - 1839
Owned by
1839 - 1841
Owned by
1841 - 1845
Owned by
1845 - 1859
Occupied by
1849 - 1868
Owned by
1868 - 1911
Owned by
1914 - 1926
Owned by
1963 -
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.