Inspect three beautiful properties in the height of autumn, chosen for their beauty, difference and charm. Includes morning tea.
Proudly led by the Southern Highlands Branch, Autumn House & Garden Inspections will give you exclusive access to stunning private properties in the Southern Highlands, as part of the Australian Heritage Festival celebrations. See examples of adaptive heritage and contemporary buildings in heritage settings.
Itinerary:
- 10:30am: Morning Tea will be served on arrival at our rendezvous, with a briefing for the day’s activity. A comprehensive written history of the properties and navigation guidance will be provided.
- 12pm – 1:30pm: Lunch at your leisure – café guidance provided.
- 1:45-2:45pm: Visit a stylish 15-year-old residence designed by celebrated architect Espie Dods in a delightful edge-of-village setting. The land part was of an 1860s farm, now 30 acres with dense tree growth across its hilly forested backdrop views. The owners are actively implementing “wilding practices” – the process of allowing native vegetation to generate naturally in previously cleared or disturbed areas, to benefit Southern Highlands wildlife. This is a beautiful house and garden with a quiet and calm ambience, in its forested setting.
- 2:45-3:45pm: Located on several acres to the east of historic Robertson village, this remarkable final property oozes sophistication, refinement and gracious maturity. Featuring endless style and colour, the owner’s design and horticultural expertise is on show.
General event information
- This is a guided self-driven tour.
- A short history of each property will be available to visitors on arrival at our rendezvous for morning tea.
- We expect our property owners will be in attendance and invariably enjoy responding to questions about their property history and enjoy telling their story.
