Inside stunning $3.3m home of Australia's first Prime Minister Sir Edmund Barton

  • Home of first Australian Prime Minister Sir Edmund Barton has sold 
  • Built in 1877, the property called 'Whitehall' hit the market in March 
  • Along with Mr Barton, former state MP Doug Darby also lived there in 1953 
  • It has undergone many renovations but Victorian Gothic frame kept intact

By Lucy-mae Beers For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 12:23 EST, 19 April 2015 | Updated: 13:44 EST, 19 April 2015

The home of a number of iconic Australians including our first Prime Minister, Sir Edmund Barton, has sold at auction on Saturday.

Built in 1877, the landmark home called 'Whitehall' was leased by the Prime Minister in 1888 after he was appointed to the NSW Legislative Council.

The Balgowlah home hit the market in late March for $3.3 million and although had undergone various renovations, it still boasted the integrity of the original Victorian Gothic architecture.

The home of our first Prime Minister, Sir Edmund Barton, has sold at auction on Saturday

The home of our first Prime Minister, Sir Edmund Barton, has sold at auction on Saturday

Built in 1877, the landmark home called 'Whitehall' was leased by the Prime Minister in 1888

Built in 1877, the landmark home called 'Whitehall' was leased by the Prime Minister in 1888

Along with Mr Barton, former state MP Doug Darby also called the property home in 1953

Along with Mr Barton, former state MP Doug Darby also called the property home in 1953

Along with Mr Barton, former state MP Doug Darby also called the property home in 1953, changing its name from 'Calahla' to 'Whitehall.'

Mr Darby resided at Whitehall until his passing in 1985. 

The heritage listed home was last traded in 2004 when it was purchased by the Norwegian Seaman's Church for $2.2 million. 

According to Domain, agent Richard Simeon, described the property as 'one of Australia's most significant, architectural and historic homes'.

The heritage listed home was last traded in 2004 when it was purchased by the Norwegian Seaman's Church

The heritage listed home was last traded in 2004 when it was purchased by the Norwegian Seaman's Church

An expansive formal lounge and banquet-style dining room also grace the home

An expansive formal lounge and banquet-style dining room also grace the home

 Mr Barton resided in the home at 37 White Street Balgowlah for three years

Features include over 1000 square metres of land with original timber flooring and four open marble fireplaces

Features include over 1000 square metres of land with original timber flooring and four open marble fireplaces

It has water views from Forty Baskets Beach to Manly Pier and a 65 metre street frontage

It has water views from Forty Baskets Beach to Manly Pier and a 65 metre street frontage

'Through its long life its undergone renovations, however, the integrity of the architecture has remained intact.' 

The landmark residence boasts four bedrooms, three bathrooms and two parking spaces.

It has water views from Forty Baskets Beach to Manly Pier and  a 65 metre street frontage.

Key features include over 1000 square metres of land with original timber flooring and four open marble fireplaces.

An expansive formal lounge and banquet-style dining room also grace the home.

Mr Barton resided in the home at 37 White Street Balgowlah for three years before he stood for election to East Sydney.

   

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