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million for the residence. The 6,216-square-metre (66,910 sq ft) estate was sold by Ray White Double Bay agent Craig Pontey. "Several million dollars would be required in the near future for renovations and as the agreed price is at the upper end of valuations, the Trust acted prudently to conclude a sale," said the chairman of the Anglican Property Trust, Dr Robert Tong. Buyer feedback has reportedly factored in costs to refurbish the property of more than $ 10 million. The sale returns to private hands one of the great heritage estates of the eastern suburbs, comparable to the nearby, much larger Swifts mansion which was formerly home to the Catholic Archbishop before it was bought by the Moran family. The Anglican church made the decision to sell Bishopscourt at the 2012 Synod, with 452 votes out of 579 in favour, with a five-year window in which to sell the property. Former archbishop Peter Jensen vacated it when he retired in July 2013, and it was formally listed to expressions of interest two months later; however, his successor

527:-55 alterations were made by architect J. F. Hilly and Mr Page was the builder. These included stables, bays to the morning room (G11), the drawing room (G9), a staircase (the position of Hilly's staircase is uncertain – it may have been in rooms G6 and F11). The position of a label mould indicates an early stair in that area but its date and origin are unclear), stained glass windows to the stairhall and old study (G14 and G13), and an extension to the south (G5, G4B). In 1853 Hilly called for tenders for a new stables and coach house for premises at Darling Point. Stained glass for Greenoakes was ordered from Hardman's of Birmingham. A further tender notice by Hill which may relate to Greenoaks (11/7/1854) was for "additions to residence, Darling Point". Tender notice for plasterers of January 1855 may relate to Greenoakes. An estimate for 797:, replacing shingle roof with slates, installing electricity, new water and sewer servies, fixing and supplying outside Venetian blinds, fences to boundary lines, entrance gates, stone steps to the lawn, erection of a tennis screen, repairs to the tank over the main laundry, erection of a summer house on the western boundary, converting the small chapel into a library, removing the kitchen (basement to ground floor level), erecting balconies, probably over the northern verandah, removed in 1927), partial subdivision of the picture gallery, construction of a small bathroom extension (G1), replacing some window sashes, general repairs – some internal rearrangement of the Blacket wing, new window to the library. The contractors were Messrs Robert Watt & Sons with the grounds, gates and walls done by Mr Neal. 593:

other acquisitions were Elizabethan armour, old English coats of mail, a cabinet that had belonged to Marie Antoinette, antique oak furniture and about 120 pictures. On his return he engaged architect Edmund Blacket to make additions to the house (including a covered carriageway, stables and kitchens) and an art gallery which, with his gardens, were open to the public. 1860 additions and alterations were made by Blacket to the southern wing (possibly incorporating the ground floor kitchen and including construction of a southern basement), a picture gallery (single storey), nursery, second entrance and porte cochere, some applied decoration and embellishment to existing interiors and a new staircase and stair hall.

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accommodation, alteration to windows in the kitchen and servery. The southern block was divided into two parts, offered for sale to fund alterations but due to problems of land access the land was withdrawn from sale on 20/10/1927 having failed to reach its anticipated price. In 1935 a chapel was constructed on the western facade by R. H. Ross & Rowe (supervising architect: R.Lindsay Little), the oriel window was partially removed at this time. The house was later (1935) remodelled and extended at a cost of £10,000 by Prof. Leslie Wilkinson, head of the Architecture Faculty at Sydney University. Wilkinson had a marked effect on Sydney's architecture and built over 50 houses in the eastern suburbs.

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developed this site until 1875, still leasing it from Mort. In this nursery Guilfoyle stocked flowering and evergreen trees and a wide selection of conifers, "probably one of the most complete in the colony" (journal entry by exteemed visiting English nurseryman John Gould Veitch in 1864). His 1862 catalogue listed 2,500 plants. This nursery was described by esteemed English nurseryman Veitch in 1864, as "if not the largest, one of the best nurseries in the colony." Veitch describes in the same journal entry, Mr Mort's garden of Darling Point as one of "few private gardens in Sydney where gardening is carried on with any spirit. Those of Mr Thomas Mort, of Darling Point, the late Mr

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in the 1862 Morris, 2002). He maintained his enthusiasm for horticulture over 30 years, first as an exhibitor and top prize winner in the Horticultural Society's shows, and later as an administrator. He retained the position of President until 1878 and pursued hybridisation of cacti in Sydney's premier garden. An 1857 engraving of Greenoaks shows the generous expanse of the pleasure garden at one of Sydney's most celebrated villa gardens, and indicates prickly pear bushes (Opuntia spp.) in the foreground, dense shrubberies and trees, and an emergent Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla) near the house.

641:-1884), nursery proprietor and landscape gardener, received his early training in London and rose to the position of foreman at the Royal Exotic Nursery, King's Road, Chelsea. This nursery, established in 1808 by Joseph Knight (and later owned by the famous Veitch family of nurserymen) specialised in greenhouse and stove plants. Knight had such faith in Guilfoyle's abilities that he sent him to many parts of the Kingdom to lay out or remodel parks and gardens frequently without even inspecting his work. In 1849 Guilfoyle and his family emigrated to Sydney, and established a nursery in Kellick Street, 811:

decorative elements in the drawing room and stair hall), a new hot water system, alterations to cloak room and toilet facilities and removal of outdoor fencing. Further alterations and additions were made in 1965 by Fowell Mansfield Maclurcan in conjunction with Professor Wilkinson: removal of the Blacket Porte Cochere and first floor servant accommodation and construction of private accommodation for the archbishop, extensive garden remodelling, further subdivision to the nursery to provide separate accommodation, shortening of the stables and coach house, and relocation of windows.

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medieval mansion, and a wide variety of plants to provide botanical and visual interest, most likely supplied from his "Exotic Nursery" in Double Bay, which adjoined Greenoaks to the south. Mort pursued hybridisation of cacti in Sydney's premier garden. An 1857 engraving of Greenoaks shows the generous expanse of the pleasure garden at one of Sydney's most celebrated villa gardens, and indicates prickly pear bushes (Opuntia spp.) in the foreground, dense shrubberies and trees, and an emergent Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla) near the house.

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sloping site to provide a wild, romantic setting for the medieval mansion. A wide variety of plants were used to provide botanical and visual interest, some of which remain today. ort built a mansion designed by Edmund Blacket in academic gothic style. Guilfoyle used the steep sloping site to provide a wild, romantic setting for the medieval mansion, and a wide variety of plants to provide botanical and visual interest, most likely supplied from his "Exotic Nursery" in Double Bay, which adjoined Greenoaks to the south.

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in such matters, he commissioned him to develop and landscape Greenoaks. The success of this, which occupied Guilfoyle for a period of some 12 months, together with the considerable influence that Mort exerted in the community, ensured that the future of Michael Guilfoyle in the field of landscape design and nursery practice was assured. The garden became famous in its time and was regarded as one of the finest in Sydney.

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Thomas Sutcliffe Mort pioneered weekly wool auctions and the refrigeration of food, was involved in moves for the first railway in NSW and was also one of the founders of the AMP Society. He was instrumental in construction of Mort's Dock at Balmain in 1854, which gave Sydney a dry dock for repairing ships.

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The property also has associations with architect Professor Leslie Wilkinson who designed extensive remodelling including an extension over the former stables in 1935. Wilkinson was head of the Architecture Faculty at Sydney University and had a marked effect on Sydney's architecture building over 50

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Greenoaks set the tone among the fashionable villas of this choice Sydney resort. Mort employed the newly arrived landscape designer and nurseryman Michael Guilfoyle, and created a celebrated landscape garden from 1849. Guilfoyle used the steep sloping site to provide a wild, romantic setting for the

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In 1860 Mort acquired the Bodalla estate on the South Coast of NSW, where his gardener Michael Bell took up farm management, replaced at Greenoaks by George Mortimore. Both gardeners, like Guilfoyle and Mort, were active members of the Horticultural Society of NSW; Mort became its respected president

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A keen gardener, Mort won many prizes at the flower shows in the 1840s and 1850s. In 1851 he served on the committee of management of the Australasian Botanical and Horticultural Society and in the 1870s became president of the Horticultural Society of New South Wales. He was also a vice-president of

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As at 3 June 2016, the 2.8-hectare (6.9-acre) historic core of a large early villa estate comprising an exceptionally fine mansion and grounds of prime historic interest built for Sydney's leading businessman, entrepreneur, horticulturist, and pioneer of exporting frozen meat, Thomas Sutcliffe Mort.

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The house, from Greenoaks Avenue, is still shrouded by trees and there is wild growth among the coral trees and Moreton Bay figs. Golden nasturtiums tumble over the paling fence set on the surrounding stone wall. There is a huge Moreton Bay fig (Ficus macrophylla) with sculptural roots stretching to

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The coat of arms of the Mort family are carved on the sandstone walls. Mort had a private gallery which had 200 works of art, suits of English armour, and war weapons collected on a trip to England. The gallery, one of several private galleries in colonial NSW, was opened to the public once a month.

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until 1892. The trustees of his will agreed to sell the property to a grazier, Michael Campbell Langtree, who then subdivided the estate. A statue to Mort was erected in Macquarie Place in 1883. The Governor's unveiling of the statue was witnessed by hundreds of workers who had voluntarily forfeited

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At meetings of the Australasian Botanic and Horticultural Society in Sydney Mort first met newly arrived Irish-English nurseryman and landscape designer Michael Guilfoyle. Greatly impressed with his knowledge and experience and having heard something of the prowess of the Guilfoyle family in England

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Greenoaks retains the core of a once celebrated landscape garden created by Mort and nurseryman and landscape designer Michael Guilfoyle from 1849, which in its heyday became the "leading and model private garden of NSW", and set the tone in this fashionable Sydney resort. The grounds use the steep

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was conveyed by Mort's Trustees to Langtree for A£15,000 and part by him to the Church of England on the same day for A£6,750. The major subdivision of the property (the residue of Mort's estate), when Greenoaks Avenue was put through, took place in 1911. The subdivision and sale was at auction on

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Guilfoyle overcame the difficulty in propagating jacarandas (J.mimosifolia) in 1868, enabling the widespread use of this spectacular flowering tree for the first time. He raised new varieties of popular plants such as verbena, camellia, and azalea, and attempted to popularise both in Australia and

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Mort enjoyed his wealth and it gave rein to a natural flamboyance which, often hidden in his personal dealings, was epitomized in his house where it flowered in Academic Gothic Revival extravagances. In his 1857–59 visit to England he attended a sale at the earl of Shrewsbury's Alton Towers. Among

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of China in 2014 as a result of his early investment in the Beijing Zinwei Telecom Technology Group. This company was designated by five central government ministries to be a key software enterprise for state planning. In 2019 it was reported that Wang had on-sold the property to his teenage son

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The church's governing body ended decades of debate by voting to sell the 6,216-square-metre (66,910 sq ft) property in 2012. The estate was listed on the real estate market and sold in December 2015, ending 105 years of ownership by the Anglican Church. A local buyer exchanged on $ 18

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Bridge Nurseries) worked on numerous gardens allied to different churches, including Bishopscourt. The church contemplated selling Bishopscourt in 1963, 1982, 1991 and most recently in 2001. A subdivision off Bishopscourt's southern side was approved in 1990 and since then multi-storey terraced

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a brick enclosure was built in the basement (B4) and a back screen to the door for use as an air raid shelter. Further alterations and additions were made in 1959 by R. Lindsay Little: work on the drainage system, retaining walls, redecoration of the interior (including removal of some original

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grounds became the "leading and model private garden of NSW", described at length in the "Horticultural Magazine" 1865. As noted above, Mort was president of the Horticultural Society of NSW, publisher of the magazine, and Guilfoyle was listed in it as one of the "good and first rate gardeners"

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In 1985 an interim conservation order (no. 445) was gazetted over the property. In 1990 the site was subdivided. In 2006 tree pruning, removal of selected trees and adaptation of the external drainage system was undertaken. In 2007 a master plan was prepared for the grounds and garden by David

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Developing the site from 1846, Mort built a mansion designed by F. J. Hilly with later additions by Edmund Blacket in academic gothic style. It is a very fine domestic Gothic house built 1850s around an already existing cottage considerably enlarged by Hilly, Blacket and others, and features:

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In 1927 additions and alterations designed by H. E. Ross & Rowe were approved (11/7/1927) for the removal of the timber stair and further subdivision of the picture gallery (a new concrete stair), a new kitchen at ground floor, new stone balcony to the north, alteration of the first floor

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The land (of what became Percyville/Greenoaks/Bishopscourt) (then allotment 11) was purchased by Elizabeth Pike and Thomas Smith (Elizabeth Pike's "grant" passed to Richard Jones and Joseph Hyde Potts in between June 1835 and July 1836. By 1835–6 a small residence was built by Richard Jones –

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Mort owned land down the hill from Greenoaks, in Double Bay, where he had his vegetable garden, and offices and Guilfoyle occupied a cottage there (at the corner of South and Ocean Streets). By 1851 Guilfoyle had established a nursery on 1.4 hectares (3.5 acres) of land belonging to Mort. He

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Mort and Guilfoyle created a celebrated landscape garden from 1849. Guilfoyle used the steep sloping site to provide a wild, romantic setting for the medieval mansion, and a wide variety of plants to provide botanical and visual interest, most likely supplied from his "Exotic Nursery" in

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The then 4.5-hectare (11-acre) estate and part of the mansion also have associations with Thomas Woolley, a Sydney ironmonger, who built a two-storey stone cottage "Percyville" on the site with J. F. Hilly as architect. Most of the front of the present house is the original design.

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Beaver, landscape architect and heritage consultant. In 2009 conservation of the slate roof, installation of copper roof, conservation of sandstone chimneys was done. In 2010 refurbishment of a shower room in the first floor of the stables building was undertaken.

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A number of specimen trees and shrubs have been planted by Archbishops and their wives over the years, presented as gifts etc. Coral trees (Erythrina sp.) on eastern side/bank near house were supposedly planted by one of the then Archbishop's sons, c.1950s.

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moved back in during 2014 after the property originally failed to sell. Original hopes of $ 25 million were revised down after it went to auction in March 2015, at which it was passed in after interest by local buyers stalled at the $ 20 million level.

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was built in 1831 timber cutters felled most of the trees, and the land was subdivided. Most of the plots, covering 3.6 to 6.1 hectares (9 to 15 acres) in this area, were taken up between 1833 and 1838. The suburb became known as Darling Point.

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1845 – Thomas Sutcliffe Mort leased the land, purchasing 2.8 hectares (7 acres) in 1846 and then in the late 1850s–60s commenced work on transforming the original cottage into a two storied Gothic Revival gentleman's

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a day's pay in order that they might be present for this final tribute to their late employer. The house was let to various tenants until 1910. It was offered for sale at public auction on 5 July 1910 by

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apartments have been built in the early 2000s in some proximity to Bishopscourt's southern side. The property still displays prominently some of the larger trees of the original Guilfoyle planting.

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Mort was friend and patron of Edmund Blacket, in the late nineteenth century Sydney's leading architect, and Blacket designed what is probably the best Gothic picturesque house in New South Wales.

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residence "too far from the centre of things to be a city dwelling and not far enough out to be a country retreat". The house was renamed Bishopscourt and was dedicated as the home of the

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Fire broke out in Bishopscourt in January 2019. Fire crews attended and managed to control the fire, preventing extensive damage. The fire was believed to have spread from a fireplace.

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the proviso: "Any building erected on the land must be of brick or stone with roof of slates, tiles or shingles and most cost and be of a value of not less than A£750".

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the house was extended – presumably made two storeys – its architect is unknown. A window was removed from the west facade space G11 and an oriel window was installed.

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in 1838 to bolster the family fortunes. In 1843 he set up as an auctioneer, becoming an innovator in wool sales. His pastoral interests included Franklyn Vale, in the

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directly south of the mansion, fronting Greenoaks Avenue (7/17 Greenoaks Avenue). Stepped up slope, with extensive basement car parking, requiring deep excavation.

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2009 – Three Coral trees & European olives removed on eastern side: replaced with three Illawarra flame trees and underplanting per Beaver CMP.

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Statement of Heritage Impact, Tree Pruning, removal of selected trees & adaptation of drainage system to reduce further damage to significant heritage fabric

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Greenoaks Cottage (now at 3a Greenoaks Avenue) is a substantial Gothic Revival house built in the late 1860s by Mort intending to move into it while leasing

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In 1910 Greenoakes Avenue was partly constructed. On 6 & 7 December 1910 the contents of the house were sold at auction. On 8 December 1910

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Alan Barnard, "Mort, Thomas Sutcliffe (1816–1878)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 5, Melbourne University Press, 1974, pp 299–301.

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the Agricultural Society in 1861–78. He was a commissioner for the 1873 London International Exhibition and in 1876 for the Philadelphia and

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1892 – sold to a grazier, Michael Campbell Langtree, who then subdivided the estate. Later Langtree agreed to sell part of

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Later – additions were made by architect Edmund Blacket to include a covered carriageway, stables, and kitchens.

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Coral trees (Erythrina sp.) on eastern side/bank near house were supposedly planted by one of the Archbishop's sons, c.1950s.

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1841 – a holding of 4.5 hectares (11 acres) purchased by Thomas Woolley, who built a two-storey stone cottage

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By 1841, a portion of Jones & Potts' land and of Smith's grant (making up 4.5 hectares (11 acres)) was purchased by

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Bishopscourt, 11A Greenoaks Avenue, Darling Point – Archival Photographic Recording (Archbishop's Apartment), 24/10/14

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and dedicated as the home of the Anglican Archbishop in 1910. The house was let to various tenants until 1910.

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Through English Eyes, extracts from the journal of John Gould Veitch during a trip to the Australian colonies

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A strong high churchman, Mort was one of the most prominent Anglican laymen in Sydney. He gave the land for

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mansion around this building, circa 1850–1860. Further extensions were made in 1935 after being designed by

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on 26 August 1911. From 1911 until 2015 it was the residence of eight Anglican Archbishops including Sir

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1935 – Professor Leslie Wilkinson designed a western two storey wing with garages below

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Originally known by its Aboriginal name Yarranabbee, Darling Point was called Mrs Darling's Point by

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From our Garden – The Royal Horticultural Society of NSW (Inc.) – celebrating 150 years, 1862–2012

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published by the State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) 2018 under

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1911 – major subdivision of the property, when Greenoaks Avenue was put through

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1849 – Michael Guilfoyle commenced to create a celebrated landscape garden at

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Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under

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When the Duke of Edinburgh first visited Sydney in 1853, he made a special journey "along

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as architect. Most of the front of the present house is this original Percyville design.

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Since 1911 the renamed Bishopscourt has been the home of Sydney's Anglican Archbishops.

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Conservation Analysis & Guidelines, Bishopscourt, Greenoaks Avenue, Darling Point

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Several notable people bought land and built homes here, including surveyor-general

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Mort's wife Therese died in 1869. Tumbling wool prices forced him to mortgage

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Lennon, Troy (2007). "Darlings of Society made a good point (History page)".

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to visit Mr Mort's garden, and there tasted a rare date plum (probably a

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ornament was received (12/1858) from George Jackson & Son of London.

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presumably s three roomed single storey cottage with an entrance porch.

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windows and carved doors and crests. The interior was based on the

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His wealth facilitated his considerable horticultural ambitions.

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porte cochere in form of Gothic chapel added by Blacket in 1860.

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Noel Bell Ridley Smith & Partners P/L (NBRS) (2006).

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Morris, Colleen (2002). Aitken, R.; Looker, M. (eds.).

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The following modifications to the property were made:

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W.R.Guilfoyle 1840–1912 – The Master of Landscaping

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The house was renamed 814:Nurseryman and garden designer Claude Crowe (of 1808: 1763: 1654: 1596: 1558: 1523: 1511: 1502: 1490: 1481: 1472: 1442: 1433: 1415: 1406: 1374: 1362: 1344: 1228: 1864:This Knowledge article contains material from 1328: 1314: 1257: 1217: 1015:Bishopscourt, Darling Point was listed on the 431: 1721:Exploring the Suburbs – Eastern Suburbs Walks 1397: 1150: 1148: 1146: 1144: 1142: 1140: 1138: 1136: 1134: 1132: 1130: 1128: 1126: 1124: 1122: 1120: 1118: 1116: 1114: 1112: 1110: 1108: 1106: 1104: 1102: 1100: 1098: 1096: 1094: 1092: 1090: 1088: 1086: 1084: 1082: 1080: 1078: 1076: 1074: 1072: 1070: 1068: 1066: 1064: 1826: 1062: 1060: 1058: 1056: 1054: 1052: 1050: 1048: 1046: 1044: 734:and passed in, failing to meet its reserve. 589:and also transformed its grounds from 1846. 534: 528: 1660:Lawrence, 1993, modified, Read, S., 10/2006 1605: 1029:Australian residential architectural styles 512:leased the land, purchasing it in 1846 for 418:, members of the Tooth family, brewers, at 1929:– via National Library of Australia. 1888: 1845:Woollahra History & Heritage Society. 1691: 1576: 1285: 1283: 916: 890:grand stair hall with stained glass window 1730:'Chinese billionaire claims Bishopscourt' 1302: 1300: 1041: 613:, which adjoined Greenoaks to the south. 1964:Houses in Darling Point, New South Wales 1913:"Greenoaks: Historic Home of T. 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Mort" 1718: 1674:Alexander Mayes Photography P/L (2014). 1628: 1538: 1277:Woollahra History & Heritage Society 1166:Department of Planning & Environment 497: 1959:New South Wales State Heritage Register 1870:New South Wales State Heritage Register 1847:Bishopscourt entry, from Edgecliff Walk 1791:Parsons, Ralph; Parsons, Robyn (2012). 1745: 1701:Clive Lucas & Partners P/L (1986). 1682: 1280: 1161:New South Wales State Heritage Register 1017:New South Wales State Heritage Register 712:St Paul's College, University of Sydney 367:New South Wales State Heritage Register 1936: 1910: 1772: 1754: 1736: 1727: 1709: 1611: 1297: 1154: 980: 1949:Gothic Revival architecture in Sydney 1836:Webb, Chris; Webb, Charlotte (2012). 1577:Chancellor, Jonathan (31 July 2014). 769:A service of dedication was held for 826: 629: 50: 1634: 1199: 988: 377: 13: 1954:Edmund Blacket buildings in Sydney 737: 14: 1990: 1882: 1612:Macken, Lucy (15 December 2015). 1539:Williams, Sue (11 January 2019). 718:and a friend of Bishop Patteson. 233:New South Wales Heritage Register 1974:1849 establishments in Australia 1911:Salmon, Mary (2 December 1910). 1859: 1178: 652:formerly employed at Greenoaks. 257:State heritage (complex / group) 49: 42: 29: 1667: 1532: 1424: 1388: 1012:houses in the eastern suburbs. 704:St Mark's Church, Darling Point 416:St Mark's Church, Darling Point 1854: 1820:The Great Gardens of Australia 1271: 1201:"Bishopscourt (Place ID 2582)" 1193: 860: 1: 1818:Tanner, H.; Begg, J. (1976). 1809:Pollen, Frances, ed. (1988). 1692:Chancellor, Jonathan (2010). 1635:Lim, Anne (11 January 2019). 1341:Tanner & Begg, 1976, p.31 1229:Pollen, Frances, ed. (1988). 1034: 963: 804: 756:Anglican Archbishop of Sydney 635: 521: 438: 1879:, accessed on 1 June 2018. 1868:, entry number 00362 in the 1206:Australian Heritage Database 7: 1022: 878:topped by two freestanding 601:International Exhibitions. 432:Percyville, later Greenoaks 323:Bishopscourt, Darling Point 10: 1995: 1969:Gardens in New South Wales 1944:Anglican Diocese of Sydney 1800:Pescott, R. T. M. (1974). 501: 372: 363:Anglican Diocese of Sydney 1439:Parsons/RHS NSW, 2012, 25 1421:Parsons/RHS NSW, 2012, 23 333:at 11A Greenoaks Avenue, 316: 312: 293: 285: 277: 269: 261: 253: 239: 230: 226: 197: 192: 182: 174: 166: 125: 109: 99: 91: 86: 76: 37: 28: 23: 1979:Houses completed in 1849 1755:Morris, Colleen (1994). 1746:McKenny, Leesha (2013). 1710:Clough, Richard (2002). 482:. 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