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2017

31 Waruda Place, Huntleys Cove - Heritage Impact Statement

31 Waruda Place, Huntleys Cove - Heritage Impact Statement
31 Waruda Place, Huntleys Cove as of 2017, Source: ["Sold property: Sold Price for 31 Waruda Place Huntleys Cove NSW 2111." 13 Jan. 2021, www.ch.com.au/31-waruda-place-huntleys-cove-nsw-3462358].
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Authors: Dr Sue Rosen and Liz Gorman

Client: Private Client

We were pleased to compile this HIS to facilitate the client's development proposal for a simple pavilion addition, connected via a corridor to their existing heritage-listed residence. The site demonstrates historical attributes as a government-constructed cottage for employees of the Gladesville Psychiatric Hospital.

George McRae, Government Architect from 1912-1923, designed the client's residence in 1917. McRae’s portfolio included the Queen Victoria Building Sydney, St James’ Station, various buildings and animal enclosures at Taronga Zoo. The residence was designed in the Federation style with elements of the Arts and Craft movement. It is the first and oldest-surviving building purpose-built on the northern campus of the hospital. In 1919 drawings were prepared for bathroom and kitchen additions to the cottage.