This estate is one of most culturally important places or properties in Australia and is the greatest reminiscences of the kind of history that the country has undergone. It is one of the best surviving archives of the lives of families of the Rouse and the Terries. The house is known for its outstanding collection of buildings, furnishings, artifacts and gardens.
A guided tour of this house can go a long way in educating people about nearly two centuries of one family's occupation of a house. Even if you don't want to be educated chances are there that you will have a nice and enjoyable time.
The house was established in the beginning of the nineteenth century roughly around 1813 and has been used by six generations of the same family.
In fact the whole property of the house comprising of more than thirteen hectares of open space plus the summer house, stables, summerhouse, outbuildings and the Georgian house is perhaps gives a true picture of the history of Australia in a short span of time and leisure. This property was built by convict laborers with in a span of five years and provides you with just the right dose of nostalgia and provides an excellent backdrop for taking memorable photographs and conducting small workshops. There is a visitors' center also which is equipped with all modern facilities for holding seminars, workshops, seminars, presentations and small parties.
All this plus an experience which can take you back in time much like taking a leaf out of the history books.
One can enjoy this place only by guided tours because of the fragile condition of the building access to the place is only by guided tours which usually last for an hour and a half including a twenty minute video presentation. Besides these there are a host of events which take place in this property ranging from an annual outdoor festival to events catering to special interest groups
The place is a mere forty minute drive from Sydney along the Windsor road Some Basic Important Information Location: Guntawong Road, Rouse Hill.
Phone: (02) 9627 6777
Website: www.hht.nsw.gov.au
Hours: Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-3pm
Admission: Adult $6 Concession $3
Guided tours for people with special needs can be arranged - please contact property for details.
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