Experiment Farm Cottage

Experiment Farm Cottage
Experiment Farm Cottage
Location9 Ruse Street, Harris Park, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates33°49′12″S 151°00′45″E / 33.8201°S 151.0126°E / -33.8201; 151.0126
BuiltMid-1790s-c.1834
Built forJohn Harris and family
Architectural style(s)Old Colonial Georgian
OwnerNational Trust of Australia (NSW)
Official nameExperiment Farm Cottage
TypeState heritage (complex / group)
Designated2 April 1999
Reference no.768
TypeHomestead Complex
CategoryFarming and Grazing
BuildersJohn Harris
Location of Experiment Farm Cottage in Sydney
Experiment Farm Cottage (Australia)

Experiment Farm Cottage is a heritage-listed former farm and residence and now house museum at 9 Ruse Street, Harris Park, City of Parramatta, Sydney, Australia. It is one of Australia's oldest standing residences, being built in c.1834. It is located at the site of Experiment Farm, Australia's first European farmstead, which was itself created by Australia's first land grant. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.