Notice the intricate Art Nouveau fretwork and the sturdy cast iron fencing. These details were the height of style when the terraces were built, dazzling passersby-and perhaps intimidating the odd stray cat. Even the sandstone trims around the doors and windows have stood guard for over a century. Both ground floor and upper dwellings greet you via a verandah that seems made for a neighborly chat… or a bit of gossip about who’s late paying rent.
Since 1986, these terraces have been in the care of the NSW Department of Housing. Yet, through all these changes, they are still anchored in the Millers Point Conservation Area, which has witnessed Sydney’s transformation since the 1830s. Imagine all those stories contained in these bricks-though don’t worry, I promised not to make the walls talk!
