Macquarie Street, Sydney
Macquarie Street houses several of the most interesting - The State Library of New South Wales, Parliament House, Sydney Hospital, the Old Mint (now a museum) and Hyde Park Barracks and the Land Titles Office. Macquarie Street is named after Lachlan Macquarie, an early Governor of New South Wales (1810-1821), and was designed as a ceremonial thoroughfare. Macquarie initiated the construction of Sydney’s first public buildings of any real permanence and set the boundaries of Sydney’s grid of streets. It became the colony’s preeminent residential address.Government House is a glorious Gothic style building that is open to the public. The Hyde Park Barracks used to house male convicts, although are now home to an interesting museum. They were built in 1819 by Governor Macquarie and Francis Greenway. The State Library of New South Wales is a library and an interesting cultural centre open everyday. The Rum Hospital has now become the Mint Building in the Southern wing and Parliament House in the Northern wing.
Description
Macquarie Street, running north from Queens Square, was Sydney’s most popular and most fashionable street, particularly in the second half of the 19th C, when two and three-storey houses in the Italian style, with verandas and views of the Domain and the harbor, were built here. In Macquarie Street are two relics of the early days of the colony, the Mint and Parliament House, both occupying wings of the old ‘Rum Hospital’. The original track through the bush was named after Governor Macquarie in 1810, and 30 years later it was continued northward to Fort Macquarie, now Bennelong Point, the site of the Opera House. Since the building of Sydney Hospital in 1894 Macquarie Street has had strong medical associations.
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Other luxury features include reverse cycle air conditioning, concierge service, excellent security & privacy are assured & secure under ground parking. Resort style facilities include indoor heated pool, well equipped gym & sauna. Walk to the city centre, The Botanical Gardens, Circular Quay & an array of cafes, restaurants & speciality shops.
These three buildings were constructed around 1870 to provide staff offices and accommodation. They were demolished in 1952 to make way for the law courts building that remains on the site today. These stairs appear to have been a favourite subject for photographers working in Sydney around 1930 for they appear in several photographs published in newpapers of the time.
Breathtaking views of the Harbour Bridge and quality finishes throughout, this 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom apartment boasts a rare 31sqm outdoor terrace, balcony and grand entrance. Perfect for entertaining, this expansive residence also features central climate control, storage, security parking space and full facilities including a 25m heated pool, gymnasium, 24-hour electronic security and concierge.
Macquaire Street Investment
Specialist medical suite occupied by ‘The Ortho Practice’ a leading orthodontics dental service located upon Level 10 ‘Park House’ 187 Macquarie Street, Sydney. Overlooking the Botanical Gardens through to Sydney Harbour, Suite 43 represents exactly what investors seek - quality, presentation, position and ‘future upside’ as assured through the security of tenure and low maintenance. Walking through Suite 43, you’ll appreciate the level of detail undertaken through a most recent fitout. The images attached speak louder than our words!
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