Loxton House

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'''Loxton House''' is a heritage-listed former residence and now restaurant located at 142–144 Bridge Street, Muswellbrook in the Muswellbrook Shire local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built in 1838 and was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.<ref name=nswshr-185>{{cite NSW SHR|5045633|Loxton House|hr=00185|fn=S90/05895 & HC 32411|accessdate=1 June 2018}}</ref>

== History == In January 1980 Muswellbrook Council requested comments from the Heritage Council regarding proposed renovations of Loxton House.<ref name=nswshr-185/>

In March 1980 the Heritage Council recommended that an Interim Conservation Order be placed over the building as it was concerned that full compliance with Ordinance 70 of the Local Government Act would require an unacceptable sacrifice of the architectural integrity of the building. Non-compliance with the relevant provisions would not unduly affect its fire safety.<ref name=nswshr-185/>

Following concurrence with the Minister for Local Government with the proposal an Interim Heritage Order was placed over the building. In recognition of its heritage significance a Permanent Conservation Order was placed over Loxton House on 8 January 1982. It was transferred to the State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.<ref name=nswshr-185/>

== Description == The front facade is stone with projecting quoins and an upper verandah supported on fluted timber columns. The side walls are stuccoed brick and the rear wall is painted brick. The rear elevation also has a two-story verandah. The roof is iron over shingles. Joinery is cedar and floors are pit-sawn timber boards. Internally the building retains much of its original cedar joinery including a staircase with carved handrail.<ref name=nswshr-185-1183>Branch Managers Report to the Heritage Council 19 March 1980</ref><ref name=nswshr-185/>

=== Modifications and dates === Major modifications include:<ref name=nswshr-185/> *1980{{spaced endash}}restoration/conversion for use as a restaurant in the basement. Shops on the ground floor and offices on the first floor. *1987{{spaced endash}}approval granted for repaving of basement courtyard. *1992{{spaced endash}}approval granted for repair of timber posts and repainting exterior.

== Heritage listing == thumb|Heritage boundaries As at 3 October 2000, Loxton House, built {{circa|1838}} is a key building in the main street of Muswellbrook. It is a two-storey Colonial-Georgian building which is believed to be Muswellbrook's oldest remaining building.<ref name=nswshr-185/>

Loxton House was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.<ref name=nswshr-185/>

== See also == {{Stack|{{Portal|New South Wales|Architecture}}}} *Australian residential architectural styles

== References == {{commons category|Loxton House}} {{reflist}}

=== Bibliography === * {{cite web|author=|date=2007|title=Muswellbrook Heritage Walk|url=http://www.visitnsw.com.au/Operator.aspx?ProductId=9019676}}{{Dead link|date=March 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} * {{cite book|title=Branch Managers Report to the Heritage Council|date=19 March 1980}} * {{cite web|author=Attraction Homepage|date=2007|title=Muswellbrook Heritage Walk|url=http://www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au/visitors/Heritagewalk.html#|access-date=7 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071020123235/http://www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au/visitors/Heritagewalk.html|archive-date=20 October 2007|url-status=dead}}

=== Attribution === {{NSW-SHR-CC|name=Loxton House|dno=5045633|id=00185|year=2018|accessdate=1 June 2018}}

Category:New South Wales State Heritage Register Category:Muswellbrook Category:Restaurants in New South Wales Category:Houses in New South Wales Category:Articles incorporating text from the New South Wales State Heritage Register