Darling House

Assisted Living Boutique Hotel

Dawes Point, named after William Dawes, astronomer with the first fleet, is the heart of Sydney’s maritime history.
Joseph Henry Farris erected this Sandstone Georgian neo-colonial residence in 1842. It stands upon an original sandstone quarry built from the blocks that were mined and carved there.

Darling house holds social, cultural & historical pride being one of the single remaining freestanding dwellings in the area.

Amongst rich history, Joseph’s wife Elizabeth, commissioned an elaborate avery full of exotic birds. These birds, both real and imagined, became the inspiration for many suites within Darling House. Owl, Peafowl, Golden Pheasant, Hyacinth Macaw to name a few, were drawn upon for palette, artworks, upholstery and custom carpet within its grounds are 13 suits, common lounge areas, communal & commercial kitchen, conservatory & gardens.

This project required extensive research of the period, furniture & fittings to recreate an historically accurate house.