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You have come to New Zealand and must view some of the specialties of the region, so do not spare any thing which are a must see. Olveston opens before you the window to the times of the Great War. The lifestyle of a well to do family is reflected here in Olveston Mansion, one of the few Historic houses you must visit while you are to New Zealand. You got to feel the experience one truly customized to suite you! The Edwardian style of living is here to take you on a romantic journey; the nineteen twentieth century comes alive as you move with easy pace along the Art Décor Rooms. This ancient building is all about good taste, world wide tour and good living. The mansion was built in the year 1904- 1906 for the Dunedin Piano seller and trader David Theomin and preserved to perfection till date. One of the best British designers have taken up the chisel to create the masterpiece, Sir Ernest George and some part of this elite edifice was transported from Britain to make the mansion authentic and classy. The furnishings, tapestry carries the international mark, the best of the world have weaned into the place adding up to the ambience.
Only a daughter, Dorothy, survived the Theomins and after her demise, the Olveston House was passed down to the Dunedin city. The style, grandeur of Olveston finds no parallel all over New Zealand. The thirty five rooms set for public viewing resonates of the benignant age which has passed, located in the inner recess of the city center, you can enjoy the place by walking up to it as it is near to the city center. The Olveston, New Zealand is skirted by manicured gardens with an area covering 4840 square yards. The place bespeaks of Elegance with a classic E from original light fittings, switches, Brass lock plates, taps, window catches, Chinese jade, ceramics, 240 paintings and graphics and more.
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