At a glance
- Address: 37–49 Everglades Avenue, Leura, Blue Mountains
- Built: house and garden laid out c.1933–36 for Henri Van de Velde (1878–1947), Belgian-born founder of the Feltex wool-products business
- Designer: garden by Danish landscape designer Paul Sorensen; the Art Deco house is attributed to Sorensen in collaboration with Van de Velde
- Site: about 5 hectares of terraced garden and bushland looking across the Jamison Valley; previously Mrs Stonier’s orchard and cottage
- Owner: National Trust of Australia (NSW) since 1962
- Heritage: NSW State Heritage Register (listed 1 March 2002); formerly Register of the National Estate
Everglades - House and Gardens
Transcription:
EVERGLADES / HISTORIC HOUSE & GARDENS
Over 5 Hectares of European-style terraced gardens & native bushland featuring: Stunning views, terraced lawns, winding paths, stone walls, a babbling brook & Art Deco house
Please proceed to Visitor Centre to purchase your entry ticket →
Hours: 10.00am - 5.00pm daily
Events · Exhibitions · Gift Shop · Volunteer based · Heritage listed
A National Trust of Australia (NSW) Property
No admittance after hours · No Dogs Allowed · Closed Christmas & Boxing Day
Transcription:
EVERGLADES
The vision for this historic house and garden was conceived by Belgian born Henri Van de Velde (1878-1947) who purchased Everglades in 1933.
Van de Velde employed Danish landscape designer Paul Sorensen who helped produce one of Australia’s most significant gardens.
In 1962 the Swain family generously assisted the National Trust to purchase Everglades.
This monument was donated by the James N Kirby Foundation.
