A Visit To Rupertswood

OK, I promised I would post about our trip to Rupertswood Mansion a little while ago and still have not got around to it so with a little time up my sleeve today I thought I would get stuck into it. Cane & I were married at Rupertswood back in 1999 and we always love going for a visit, it is truly amazing!!! There is so much history to Rupertwsood so I am going to share some of the info I found while searching with you all.

About Rupertswood...

At the end of a long winding drive, nestled amongst mature trees, stands Rupertswood. A remarkable architectural expression of the more genteel, Victorian era.
Its magnificent proportions and unique gardens lay testimony to the privilege and power that prevailed on these grounds. Built as a residence for Sir William Clarke, (first Australian born Baronet), it became a power seat in the great English tradition.
Balls, hunt meets and week–end house parties were frequent.
Anyone of note, in Victorian and Edwardian society, was entertained by the Clarkes.
Many historical figures visited Rupertswood, including Dame Nellie Melba, several Governors of Victoria and a rumoured visit by the Duke and Duchess of York, (later to become King George V and Queen Mary).
Rupertswood is a place steeped in history, perhaps best known as the birthplace of the “Ashes”, a tradition created from a social game between the visiting English Cricketers and a local Sunbury side, made up largely of Rupertswood staff.

Today, Victoria’s most famous country house returns to its original function as a centre of great entertaining.
I'm going to leave you with some photos from Rupertswood's website showing the inside of this exquisite Mansion. I hope you enjoy them!

The main entrance & staircase

Dinning Room

The Old Ballroom

Smokers Room

Last but not least one of their beautiful rooms which you can stay overnight in.

(History courtesy of Rupertswood Mansion)