Harrow Homestead, a private home and a grand residence with the warmth and charm of yesteryear, will be open to the public next weekend.
Robert Ramsay, the English owner, had the impressive home constructed in the 1870s, mainly of hoop pine and red cedar, with large rooms and an arched hallway of polished pine and cedar panelling. The home covers one hundred squares, with wide verandahs on three sides. Harrow was once the centre of a small village, with many out buildings, workers’ cottages and a School. Harrow is still very much a working property today.
The rambling picturesque gardens cover 10 acres, featuring a 50 metre rose arbour, a lake with water lilies, extensive garden beds, interesting trees and shrubs and a fish pond. The present garden has been created under the direction of Mrs Mavis Carrigan. Harrow has previously taken part in the Australian Open Garden Scheme on three occasions.
The open carnival of flowers will be held at Harrow, Cnr of Cambooya/Felton Rd, Cambooya from 10am to 4pm on September 22 & 23 and 29 & 30 and then again on October 20 & 21. Admission is $10.
