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This
romantic timber mansion began as a farmhouse in 1863 and was later
expanded to 18 rooms, with fairy-tale decorative verandahs and towers.
It was owned by the Kerr Taylors, a leading family in Mount Albert,
until it was left to the New Zealand Historic Places Trust in 1972.
Allan Kerr Taylor was a landowner, investor and provincial and local
body politician. His wife Sophia was an outspoken advocate of the vote
for women, as well as a singer, gardener and mother of 10.
Alberton
was famous in the 19th century for its balls, hunts, garden parties and
music. It contains a wealth of original family furniture and other
possessions, and several rooms retain their 19th century wallpapers.
It is used as a wedding venue. You may tour the gardens for free, or if you wish to enter the house, the entrance fee is $7.50.
I did not enter the house, as I am more interested in the grounds. It is a beautiful place.
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2 comments:
That's a beautiful house.
I can imagine this to be a romantic setting for weddings.
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