Water Street
Water Street in
January 2001. Looking West from Number 8.
"Westholme",
1 Water St
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St
Andrew’s Church, 2 Water St
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The land on which St Andrew’s is situated was bought in 1902 for the sum of £425. In 1904, a church, designed by Howard Joseland, was opened for services and Sunday School classes. The rectory, also designed by Joseland, was built in 1914 and is currently used as a residence and office. A small wooden parish hall, built in 1914, still exists and can be seen attached to the larger Memorial Hall at the north eastern end.
The existing church, also designed by Joseland, had its foundation stone laid in 1937 and was consecrated in 1946. It was built on the site of the original church and the WWI Memorial tablet was saved from the old church. The stained glass windows in the church were made in memory of clergy and parishioners; The Rev. A.N.S. Barwick, rector of the Parish, Dr Pockley (From Greystanes now Mt Alverna) and Dr Read (one of the areas first doctors). Note: Dr Read’s window at the western side of the Church is surrounded by native flowers.
The eastern window, commemorating WWII, was designed by J. Rudecki, designer of the Caxton window in the Mitchell Library. Note the name Brian C.A. Pockley, son of Dr Pockley, on the WWI Honour Roll. He was the first Australian casualty of the war. The pews, some of which have family brass plaques attached, are made of rare and unusual Japanese Oak. The kneelers, one of which displays the Knox Emblem and tattoo, were made in the 1960’s.Further developments to the Church were a hall (1962), and the foyer joining Church and hall, in 1999.
The garden has
developed over time, with contributions from parishioners and rectory families.
The 6 jacarandas facing Water Street were donated by Messrs Bartholomew and
Gilling in 1936. Some of the azaleas were transplanted from Dr and Mrs Thring’s
garden (38 Cleveland St.) in 1964. Mrs Davis donated the quince hedge. The
grounds have been lovingly cared for by John and Bill Louis for over 50 years.
5 Water Street
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“Lindisfarne”, 6 Water Street
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This house was built in 1897 for Mr Arthur Graham Saddington, Clerk of the Court/Sydney and many of the mature trees were planted during his time. It is noted that, in the 1898 Telephone Directory, the name of the house was given as “Karua”. The second owner of the property was George Crane, of Watson and Crane Plumbing Supplies. The present owners have carried out major upgrading and extensions on the house.
This beautiful
established garden has remained remarkably unchanged since its inception. A
magnificent Chinese elm, well over 100 years old, dominates the front.
7
Water Street
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8
Water Street
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This gracious home was built in1905. Professor and Mrs Inglis were one of the early owners. Mrs Inglis’ sister, Mrs Nosworthy, who was an architect, was engaged to change the rear of the house. In 1959, Dr and Mrs Carroll bought the house and engaged the architect, John Suttor. He added the French windows, at the front of the house and a bathroom and dressing room off the front bedroom. Another major renovation was carried out in about 1995.
The front garden’s circular lawn and curved path has remained unchanged since the house was built. The Landscape Designer, Peter Fudge modified the original garden during the changes to the house in 1995.
The large white
Magnolia, in the front garden, was transplanted, by crane, in 2003, from
Billyard Avenue.
10
Water Street
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This beautiful newly renovated home faithfully recreates the style of grand homes in Water Street. This property was originally named ‘Wairimu’, after the Rimu tree (or Red Pine Dacrydium cupressinum) a native of New Zealand, with ‘wai’ meaning ‘by the water’ in Maori. This tree is planted to the left of the entrance and although in good health has probably not fulfilled its potential. It is a very slow growing tree, related to the Huon Pine.
The new garden has
combined the original garden with tropical and temperate themes with modern
formality. Entry is under a superb stand of mature Syncarpia glomulifera
(Turpentine trees), remnants of the ancient native forest.
17 Water Street
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This grand Victorian
residence, c1894, is entered through a very fine cast iron fence and gate which
has been heritage listed by the National Trust.
“Woodside”, 19 Water Street
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This single level 1920’s residence is embraced by 1,973 sq meters of exquisite Marcia Hoskings design gardens.
Along the front
boundary is a lovely mature hedging of Camellia japonica. A Blackbean is
planted against the fence on the right hand side of the driveway. The formal
front garden is beautifully presented.
20 Water Street
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21B Water Street
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24 Water Street
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26 Water Street
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29 Water Street
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35
Water Street
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