My Houzz: An Australian Stately Home is Restored to Former Glory ict - Patty Mouhtouris Describes her husband, Roger Keys, as a nomadic wanderer Who does not stay in one place for long. Reviews This was never more true than the day he returned home from a business trip to the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, and annoncé It was time to start packing. Keys HAD found the family's dream home.
Summerlees Estate is a heritage-listed property That sits on 70 acres of lush grazing land in the picturesque town of Sutton Forest, Halfway entre Sydney and Canberra. Mouhtouris Keys and updated the interior to highlight Reviews some of the home's original features, while decorating it in a traditional style. They revamped --other parts of the property to include rental accommodations; . The estate's history and beauty make it a popular wedding venue
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Mouhtouris Patty and Roger Keys; Their children, Tomas (age 21), Mikel (19) and Georga (16); and Their Australian Border Collie, Sassy
Rentals Sutton Forest, New South Wales, Australia
Size 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Year built 1875
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The stately home was built in 1875 by RP Richardson, a founding member of Richardson & Wrench, one of Australia's first real estate agencies. Since then the house Has Seen ict share of notable Australian families and Their guests, Including the first high court judge of Australia and the David Jones family, Who founded The Oldest department store in Australia and Kept the property as a holiday retreat for 30 years. Local historians recall the family descending upon the area every summer, traveling by rail from Sydney In Their Own Private Bringing carriage and a staff of 30.
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More Recently, the family Arthy served as the custodians of Summerlees and Were Largely responsible for Bringing the home back to form icts glory. When the Arthys Took over ownership in the early 1980s, the home was in a state of disrepair full. They even Discovered goats living in what is now the family room. They Helped to clear overgrown Reviews some of the landscaping to reveal this wraparound terrace.
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The Arthy family embarked on a huge renovation, restoring the building to liveable condition and updating the layout for contemporary living. They managed to retain the building's original footprint while Removing 13 rooms dans le center of the house, comprenant un children's dining room and extensive servants' quarters.
The conservatory, shown here, is one of Mouhtouris' favorite spots.
The conservatory, shown here, is one of Mouhtouris' favorite spots.
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When Mouhtouris and Keys Moved in back in 04, There Was still plenty of restorative work to be done. In typical 1980s fashion, the previous owners HAD plastered the home in decorative wallpapers and cedar cladding, with a color scheme of salmon pink and green Throughout Brunswick. Mouhtouris and Keys Had the ceilings painted white and the walls painted a warm neutral color, qui Helped to lighten the space. A central wall entre the dining area and living room was removed and REPLACED with a long breakfast bar.
The pair used locally sourced materials for the renovations, Employing only local contractors and tradespeople to do the work.
The pair used locally sourced materials for the renovations, Employing only local contractors and tradespeople to do the work.
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They tried to retain as Many of the home's original features as possible. Their motto Throughout The renovation Was to keep things simple and to Enhance Rather than destroy.
Shown here is one of the home's nine original fireplaces. Mouhtouris and Keys added built-in bookshelves on Either side of this colossus, providing good great storage and a lovely backdrop for the fireplace.
Transom windows Were added above-the Existing windows to complement the scale of the vaulted ceilings, and to allow more light to enter the room. Wherever possible, the added torque north-facing windows, drenching the rooms in light.
Shown here is one of the home's nine original fireplaces. Mouhtouris and Keys added built-in bookshelves on Either side of this colossus, providing good great storage and a lovely backdrop for the fireplace.
Transom windows Were added above-the Existing windows to complement the scale of the vaulted ceilings, and to allow more light to enter the room. Wherever possible, the added torque north-facing windows, drenching the rooms in light.
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They left the kitchen Virtually as They found it; the original brick fireplace is in excellent condition. Mouhtouris painted the walls and cupboards herself, and added the plantation shutters above-the sink.
The pair included an old friend That HAS Travelled with 'em from home to home for the past 20 years: a vintage Carmichael stove from the 1930s. It tucked into the fireplace perfectly.
See more examples of exposed brick
The pair included an old friend That HAS Travelled with 'em from home to home for the past 20 years: a vintage Carmichael stove from the 1930s. It tucked into the fireplace perfectly.
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Mouhtouris Spends MOST of her mornings working on her laptop in this well-appointed armchair as the sunshine pools in the room . Sitting on the chest of drawers is one of the light fixtures That embellish Many rooms Throughout the house. Mouhtouris has-been collecting 'em for the past 20 years.
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The game room sits in the western wing of the home; It was added by Mouhtouris and Keys When They Moved in. The addition blends seamlessly with the Existing home and is a fun space Where the pair's three children can hang out with friends.
The pool table with the cam home and Was the second one ever built in Australia. Mouhtouris and Keys commissioned a pool table restorer to painstakingly repair it. It Took Several months to remove the layers of paint and repair the damage.
The pool table with the cam home and Was the second one ever built in Australia. Mouhtouris and Keys commissioned a pool table restorer to painstakingly repair it. It Took Several months to remove the layers of paint and repair the damage.
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This formal sitting room is decorated in cream and dusty blues for a soft feel.
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The home's seven bedrooms are upstairs. Each is blessed with a view of the pretty landscape. The master bedroom is Surrounded by windows and includes a balcony. The pair left the windows Largely undressed to allow the rich morning sun to wake 'em and AFFORD to a view outside.
Mouhtouris chipped off a piece of the original wallpaper and matched the lovely duck-egg blue for the walls. Her favorite chandelier, qui she calls her peacock chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
Mouhtouris chipped off a piece of the original wallpaper and matched the lovely duck-egg blue for the walls. Her favorite chandelier, qui she calls her peacock chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
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The balcony is overgrown with wisteria creeping icts way up from below. Original fretwork delicately frames the forehead expanse of lawn and the farmland beyond .
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The chandelier in the main hallway is from India. Its ornate pattern and graphic dimensions complement the original stained glass windows surrounding the doorway.
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The original locks are a reminder of the home's stately past, with the Royal Seal of England stamped on Each one.
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The family's Australian Border Collie, Sassy, the heat escapes from under the shade of the veranda. Mouhtouris and Keys installed York stone paving around the outside of the house to define walkways and fight dampness.
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Andrew the resident peacock strolls the property in all His splendor.
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Cottage Summerlees Was the original residence on the property; It was built around the 1850s. When Mouhtouris and Keys first viewed the cottage, completely Call It was dilapidated and hidden by overgrown hedges. They Knew The Most pragmatic solution Would Be to demolish the structure. HOWEVER, With Their love and understanding of old homes, tirelessly They renovated the cottage and brought` it back to life.
Today the cottage country icts way, providing good highly sought-after accommodation for tourists and wedding guests.
Today the cottage country icts way, providing good highly sought-after accommodation for tourists and wedding guests.
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Looking at the property's history, Mouhtouris Summerlees Discovered That hAD beens favorite has come for weddings and special events --other since the 180s. Operas and dances Were a regular occurrence, with guests venturing from far and wide to take share in celebrations.
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in the 180s a ballroom was added to the property, for ALLOWING Such festivities to be taken to a new level. It's Said That at one party in the late 1950s, Prince Phillip Was seen fox-trotting around the room.
The ballroom now augments The Many wedding facilities on the property.
The ballroom now augments The Many wedding facilities on the property.
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The original stable Provided the color pallet for the exterior of the main house and the surrounding buildings.
When Mouhtouris and Keys Moved in, the house was a garish pink. Mouhtouris Took a section of the stable to Dulux, qui used it as a reference to come up with a beautiful color for the exterior of the home. Old paintings of the home indicate indication That It is similar to the original color.
When Mouhtouris and Keys Moved in, the house was a garish pink. Mouhtouris Took a section of the stable to Dulux, qui used it as a reference to come up with a beautiful color for the exterior of the home. Old paintings of the home indicate indication That It is similar to the original color.
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The stable form Provide a great wet-weather option for ceremonies. Rustic decor and shabby chic accessories fit in beautifully with a rustic wedding aesthetic.
Read about the founder of shabby chic
Read about the founder of shabby chic
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The Summerlees gazebo is a well-preserved relic; It was listed for heritage protection-even before the home and surrounding grounds.
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Upon Reviews entering the property you are Greeted by a classic wrought iron farm gate with traditional picket fencing and a rustic Summerlees sign, all of qui are original and in great condition. The driveway takes you on a meandering journey past cows and horses up to the main house.
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Mouhtouris with Sassy sits in front of the ballroom. She says she: has a love affair with the home, waking early every morning to roam the property and falling in love with it just a bit more.
She's grateful her husband ACTED On His wanderlust, and considers Their family to be, as she says, 'caretakers of Summerlees for the time we are here'.
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She's grateful her husband ACTED On His wanderlust, and considers Their family to be, as she says, 'caretakers of Summerlees for the time we are here'.
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How would you-have renovated this property? Share your thoughts in the Comments below.
My Houzz is a series in qui we visit and photograph creative, personality-filled homes and the people Who inhabit em. If You Would like your home to be featured, please send information and pictures to ukeditor@houzz.com.
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