Elizabeth Bay House
Historic building in Sydney, Australia
About
Elizabeth Bay House is a heritage-listed Australian Colonial Regency style house and grotto in the inner Sydney suburb of Elizabeth Bay, New South Wales. The property at 7 Onslow Avenue is owned by Museums of History NSW, funded by the Government of New South Wales. The design of the house and grotto are attributed to John Verge and John Bibb. It was constructed between 1832 and 1839 by James Hume, with the assistance of convict and free artisans. The property also features a carriage drive off Onslow Avenue that was designed by Edward Deas Thomson and was originally surrounded by a 22-hectare (54-acre) garden.
Elizabeth Bay House is a superb example of Australian colonial architecture, best known for its central elliptical saloon with domed lantern and geometric staircase, and was listed on the (now defunct) Register of the National Estate. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
Nearby
More to see within walking distance
State Library of New South Wales
Central library for the state of New South Wales, Australia
0.8 mi away
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Public art gallery in Sydney, Australia
0.6 mi away
Australian Museum
Public state museum in Sydney, Australia
0.8 mi away
The Domain, Sydney
Park in Sydney, Australia
0.7 mi away
Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
Botanic gardens in New South Wales, Australia
0.7 mi away
St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney
Church in New South Wales, Australia
0.7 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
Finding places to eat…
Traveler reviews
Tickets & tours
Tickets and tours for Elizabeth Bay House
We may earn a commission from some of these links, at no extra cost to you. Learn more
Photos from Unsplash, Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA); facts from Wikipedia; maps © OpenStreetMap contributors, weather from Open-Meteo. Huginn’s tips are AI-written — check prices, hours and entry rules before you go.