One of Berrima's finest colonial homes.

Situated right in the heart of Berrima, this grand old stone house was built c.1840.

The Magistrate's House was described by Philip Cox, one of Australia's leading architects, as:

The perfect getaway for two couples.

The house is available for overnight and weekend stays or longer.

View from the village green	Front porch

Self-contained accommodation.

The Magistrate's House features a large living room and adjoining inglenook with an open fireplace; sun room/games room; and fully equipped kitchen and laundry.

There are two huge bed-sitting rooms, one with an additional bedroom adjoining (refer to plan below). The house has one king-sized bed; one double, four-poster bed and two single beds and a shared bathroom.

Lounge room & inglenook with open fire	Sun-room

The bathroom has been recently renovated and central heating keeps the house snug in winter.

An extensive record collection is at your disposal.

Enjoy the authentic ambience of a home furnished with antique furniture.

Cook for yourself or enjoy an extensive range of fine dining within easy walking distance. A ten minute drive to Bowral, Mittagong or Moss Vale extends the dining possibilities.

Enjoy the house in relaxed solitude or step outside into the historic intrigue of one of Australia's finest preserved colonial towns. Sit on the porch or wander to the river through the rear garden, perhaps to catch a glimpse of the platypus in its native habitat and observe an abundance of bird life.

Shop locally for artwork, antiques, bric-a-brac, books, records and fine clothing.

Tour the local vineyards.

Lounge Room	Bedroom

A summary of the self-contained accommodation:

• Two huge bedrooms plus one bedroom adjoining one of the main bedrooms

• Beds for two couples plus 2 singles

• Electric blankets and 100% down quilts

• Shared bathroom with shower, no bath

• All linen and towels supplied

• Open fireplace with firewood supplied

• Antique furniture

• Fully equipped kitchen with fridge, microwave oven and dishwasher

• NON-SMOKING

• No pets allowed

• Children welcome

• Extensive gardens leading to river at rear

A short history of the Magistrate's House.

The house was built c.1840 by a prosperous trader, Mr. J. J. Higgins who lived there with 10 children for some 10 years.

Originally known as the Higgins House, the property subsequently became known as Hampton Court, Carthona, Ballynahinch and the Magistrate's House.

Magistrates were in residence in the 1880s but subsequently the house was used as a school c.1900. In 1925 the house was restored by the Brown sisters, one of whom was a draughtswoman. Several outbuildings to the rear were demolished and the gardens established. These were open for exhibition in the 1930s and the money raised was donated to the Red Cross.

Extensive stone flagging paves much of the rear garden close to the house marking the location of earlier out-buildings.

Minor modifications to the house were made in the 1970s but the garden was largely neglected for several decades. The present owners have begun the arduous task of removing extensive ivy growth and have begun the slow process of re-establishing the gardens to their former glory.

Tariff: [inc. GST] Midweek (Sunday to Thursday) $300 (whole house - up to 4 people/per night) Weekend (Friday, Saturday) $400 (whole house - up to 4 people/per night) LATE CHECKOUT SUNDAY Tariff does not include breakfast. Cook your own or enjoy a choice of venues close by. Stand-by rates available

Front Porch

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