Wentworth Cottage

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NameWentworth CottageTypePark/ReserveFarmResidenceGeolocation^[1] Last edited by: Will Chittick

DescriptionJohn E Reddall built Wentworth Cottage in 1896 and named the cottage after his Great Grandfather: original Shellharbour landowner, D’Arcy Wentworth. The beautiful brick homestead was trimmed with iron and lace.

In 1914, John Carmody purchased the property and worked it as a dairy farm. His son Ray, born at the cottage in 1915, continued on the farm and contributed greatly to the local community. The Carmody’s owned the farm until NSW Housing Commission resumed it in the 1970’s, and the cottage was subsequently demolished.

Today, Wentworth Cottage Park marks the site of the original property. A hedge maze represents the original floorplan of the beautiful home, which had splendid views towards Lake Illawarra.

External LinkBirths Reddall 1900Shellharbour JE Reddall 1905Reddall Birth 1905Shellharbour 1907Kiama 1907The Farmer - A Sheep Farm 1907English Foxes 1909Local and General News 1909Reddall Leaving District 1913

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Wentworth Cottage, Stoney Range, Blackbutt, c.1930.

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Heritage NSW LinkShellharbour Heritage Inventory Sheet

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CollectionPlacesFamilyReddallCarmodyLocalityBlackbuttPersonWentworth, D'ArcyPlaceWentworth Cottage Park

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Wentworth Cottage