点评:We visited the house during late August 23. I was minded to say that this isn’t your typical NT property but I don’t think there is a typical property! This is very different in so much as you are stepping into someone’s home, a family still live not only in the property but use the rooms open to the public. This is why there are only a few rooms to see but, goodness, how interesting they were. I was fascinated by the mixture of old and new and how the present occupant, who is I gather an interior designer, has put these aspects together. She lives here with her family and has created a wonderful family home amongst the wonderful treasures collected by their ancestors. The guides were clearly passionate about the house which always makes a difference.
I was itching to take pictures but it is not allowed because it is a family home, which is completely understandable.
The grounds were charming with a longish walk to the monument which was erected in 1751. The gardens are mostly laid to lawn but there is a beautifully fragrant rose garden too.
We did miss a cafe, perhaps an honesty tea and coffee station would be nice? There are plenty of places to sit, however, and the website is clear on this.
One tiny criticism is that there isn’t a family tree in the guide book which was a tad disappointing.
We had a lovely chat with the lady taking payments who I think maybe the same as the aforementioned interior designer. Wonderful.
I would definitely recommend a visit.
翻译:我们于 8 月 23 日下旬参观了这所房子。我想说,这不是典型的北领地房产,但我不认为有典型的房产!这是非常不同的,因为当你走进某人的家时,一个家庭不仅住在房子里,而且使用向公众开放的房间。这就是为什么只有几个房间可看的原因,但天哪,它们是多么有趣。我对新旧混合以及现在的居住者(我是一名室内设计师)如何将这些方面结合在一起着迷。她和她的家人住在这里,并在祖先收集的美妙宝藏中创建了一个美好的家庭住宅。导游显然对这座房子充满热情,这总是能带来不同。
我很想拍照,但因为是家庭住宅所以不被允许,这是完全可以理解的。
场地很迷人,步行一段较长的路程即可到达建于 1751 年的纪念碑。花园大部分是草坪,但也有一个芳香美丽的玫瑰园。
我们确实错过了一家咖啡馆,也许诚实的茶和咖啡站会很好?不过,有很多地方可以坐,网站上对此也很清楚。
一个小小的批评是指南书中没有家谱,这有点令人失望。
我们与那位收款的女士进行了愉快的交谈,我认为她可能与上述室内设计师相同。精彩的。
我绝对会推荐您来参观。