Description
Built in 1887 Ruth Lodge is a unique sandstone dwelling set on 1.1 acres, it is close to the Katoomba CBD and is a rare find. The home is ideally positioned for a family or investor with only a short walk to rail and centrally located shopping. Step back in time as you are treated to high ceilings, Kauri floor boards and a generous hallway entrance. And enjoy a sun bathed north easterly aspect from the large sitting room. Be a market gardener and become self-sufficient with the available land or just sit back and enjoy the space, the option is yours.
Quick Details:
Land size: 4408 square metres (1.1 acres approx.) 50m frontage, 89m deep
3 Bedrooms
1 Single car lockup garage
1 Lounge area
1 Dining area
1 Sitting room
1 Kitchen
1 Bathroom with bath/shower and toilet
1 Outside toilet, enclosed with door.
1 Laundry which is located downstairs.
2 Room studio, attached to the dwelling downstairs, very unique.
Town Sewer, Yes
Gas heating, Yes
Council information
Disclaimer: This research has been done via the front counter, for your convenience, at Blue Mountains Council as can any member of the public. It is recommended that you do your own research, on all fronts, before making an offer or purchasing No. 11 Whitton Street Katoomba.
This upper portion of Whitton Street, Katoomba, is subject to Character Design meaning that any future development must meet the requirements subject to that clause with relation to facade and the type of material used.
No. 11 Whitton Street, Katoomba, is zoned (IN2) & (E2)
IN2 Light Industrial/Home occupation
E2 Environmental Conservation
Subdivision
The dwelling, Ruth Lodge, at No. 11 Whitton Street shares, on the same title, a large parcel of land beside it. It is zoned to allow for subdivision but fails on the slope constraint, the block is too steep. This can be challenged though if retaining walls were installed, this would no doubt be subject to a separate development application. 900 square metres is the minimum for a subdivision which the block easily meets but only 700 square metres of that meets the slop constraint. Meaning that 200 square metres is simply too steep under the current local slope constraint.
Sewer Line
If you are standing at the front of the property looking at it. The pipe runs along the back of the property. 54m down from the front right boundary and 32m down from the front left boundary.
History:
The area around and in No. 11 Whitton Street, Katoomba, was part of a 40 acre grant taken up by James Neale. James Neale was born in 1823 and took on a trade and became a master butcher but then furthered himself in 1864 in being elected into politics to the NSW legislative assembly for East Sydney, he died in 1890. In Neale's era persons of wealth took on large land grants to then subdivide them and make their fortunes.
In 1887 that 40 acres was subdivided and the portion, now known as No. 11 Whitton Street, was purchased by Peter Spedding, a Quarryman, of Springwood NSW. He mortgaged it immediately and it is believed that he used the money and his trade to source the stone and build the dwelling which is now named Ruth Lodge. Spedding then forfeited the property only a year later in 1888 as he may have come into financial trouble as many did coming towards the financial crash of 1890.
There were a few owners from this point but in the late 1950s it was purchased by the Ghata family of which it is still owned today.
A further mention goes to Mrs Barnes who ran a local and nearby horse riding school, she knew Mr Ghata and stored her horses, at times, on the bottom portion of Ruth Lodge.
The above history, with thanks, was sought from title searches provided by the Blue Mountains Historical Society. Please feel free to do your own research as this was provided to give a background to the area.
You are invited and encouraged to contact the agent if you require and further information or if you would like to view the property.
Quick Details:
Land size: 4408 square metres (1.1 acres approx.) 50m frontage, 89m deep
3 Bedrooms
1 Single car lockup garage
1 Lounge area
1 Dining area
1 Sitting room
1 Kitchen
1 Bathroom with bath/shower and toilet
1 Outside toilet, enclosed with door.
1 Laundry which is located downstairs.
2 Room studio, attached to the dwelling downstairs, very unique.
Town Sewer, Yes
Gas heating, Yes
Council information
Disclaimer: This research has been done via the front counter, for your convenience, at Blue Mountains Council as can any member of the public. It is recommended that you do your own research, on all fronts, before making an offer or purchasing No. 11 Whitton Street Katoomba.
This upper portion of Whitton Street, Katoomba, is subject to Character Design meaning that any future development must meet the requirements subject to that clause with relation to facade and the type of material used.
No. 11 Whitton Street, Katoomba, is zoned (IN2) & (E2)
IN2 Light Industrial/Home occupation
E2 Environmental Conservation
Subdivision
The dwelling, Ruth Lodge, at No. 11 Whitton Street shares, on the same title, a large parcel of land beside it. It is zoned to allow for subdivision but fails on the slope constraint, the block is too steep. This can be challenged though if retaining walls were installed, this would no doubt be subject to a separate development application. 900 square metres is the minimum for a subdivision which the block easily meets but only 700 square metres of that meets the slop constraint. Meaning that 200 square metres is simply too steep under the current local slope constraint.
Sewer Line
If you are standing at the front of the property looking at it. The pipe runs along the back of the property. 54m down from the front right boundary and 32m down from the front left boundary.
History:
The area around and in No. 11 Whitton Street, Katoomba, was part of a 40 acre grant taken up by James Neale. James Neale was born in 1823 and took on a trade and became a master butcher but then furthered himself in 1864 in being elected into politics to the NSW legislative assembly for East Sydney, he died in 1890. In Neale's era persons of wealth took on large land grants to then subdivide them and make their fortunes.
In 1887 that 40 acres was subdivided and the portion, now known as No. 11 Whitton Street, was purchased by Peter Spedding, a Quarryman, of Springwood NSW. He mortgaged it immediately and it is believed that he used the money and his trade to source the stone and build the dwelling which is now named Ruth Lodge. Spedding then forfeited the property only a year later in 1888 as he may have come into financial trouble as many did coming towards the financial crash of 1890.
There were a few owners from this point but in the late 1950s it was purchased by the Ghata family of which it is still owned today.
A further mention goes to Mrs Barnes who ran a local and nearby horse riding school, she knew Mr Ghata and stored her horses, at times, on the bottom portion of Ruth Lodge.
The above history, with thanks, was sought from title searches provided by the Blue Mountains Historical Society. Please feel free to do your own research as this was provided to give a background to the area.
You are invited and encouraged to contact the agent if you require and further information or if you would like to view the property.