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Boutique Motel Sefton House Circa 1890's
Sefton House History
Sefton House History
Sefton House is a late Victorian Mansion and Tumuts most renowned and admired historic landmarks. Lovingly renovated to it's former glory and still retains original features of high ceilings, mantle pieces, picture rails, French doors, large verandas with lace work, intricate and ornate architectural detailing, large rooms and so much more Sefton House was built in harmony with Tumuts gold rush era in the 1890's by Mr Harry Hoad who stems from the famous Hoad family who are of Yarrangobilly Caves fame, politicians and grandfather of tennis great Law Hoad, etc. Mr Harry Hoad was commissioned to build one of his finest works, the magnificent jewel in the crown Sefton House for Nurse Annie Emery's mother who set up Tumuts First Luxury Private Maternity Hospital.
Mrs Emery looked after some of the finest mums from the local district for many years. Sefton House then became a private residence for quite a while until Mrs Emery's daughter Nurse Annie Emery re opened Sefton House as Tumuts Luxury Private Maternity Hospital. Today as you talk and meet with some of Tumuts finest and most successful residents who were born at Sefton House, their sense of pride to have been born in such a magnificent mansion and to see it beautifully restored, is very apparent.
Sefton House then converted back to a private residence for two families for many years. Sefton House was then re opened by Sister Harris as Tumuts Luxury Private Maternity Hospital, and she provided a first class facility for many years.
In 1940 Sefton House then became Headquarters for the Italian Officers Prisoners of War who escaped from Italy and were given sanctuary all over rural Australia. Sefton House was home for the many Italians who voluntarily surrendered to the allies and were welcomed and integrated into the Tumut community.
Sefton House then became Tumuts First Ambulance Station and housed the first Ambulance Officer and his family. The grounds of Sefton House were used to park the very expensive Ambulance vehicle and when called upon the Ambulance Officer Mr Wignall would go out and pick up the patients in the Ambulance Vehicle and deliver them up to the Tumut Hospital in Simpson Street.
Sefton House then reverted back to a private residence for many years and enjoyed by some fine and distinguished families over this long period of Australian History, Sefton House was also once the headquarters for the local Performing Arts Society, and eventually even operated as a employment and training centre and was also owned by a law firm.
Today we believe that Sefton House has fulfilled its destiny as quality accommodation, and with your support and patronage we can enjoy it for many more generations. Available for overnight, weekly and longer term accommodation, you are all welcome to stay at Sefton House and share in this great Australian historical experience.
As you take a closer look at the architecture of Sefton House you'll notice unusual and unique features such as the three leaf and four leaf clovers made of carved timber above the castellated projecting front bay window with it's stucco panels. There are decorative plaster and rendered window sills and lintel dressage. Absolutely delightful is the unique corbelled fancy brickwork encircling the entire top walls of Sefton House. The bricks are all hand made locally and form a beautiful design on Sefton House, displaying magnificent Victorian architecture and creativity, there is much to see at Sefton House. Next time you are thinking about where to stay think of staying at Sefton House.
The gold rush era of the 1860's to 1915 was very important to the economy of this vast area which covers thousands of square kilometres and spreads as far as Kiandra ( near Mt Selwyn Ski Resort), Batlow, Wondalga, Gundagai and Adelong Falls, just in the Adelong area alone over 20,000 people lived and searched for gold. There are still gold sifting equipment remnants to be seen across the Tumut Shire at Kiandra, Adelong Falls Battery, etc. Tens of thousands of people from all over the world came to try and strike it rich.
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picture of the two men taking a well earned break from gold prospecting was
given to us recently by a lovely lady called Cheryl Corbett who is the wife of
the late James Edward (Ted) Corbett who is the grandson of Edward Corbett who is
pictured on the left of the black and white photo (other man unknown) panning
for gold near Adelong around 1870. Cheryl who was staying at Sefton House whilst
visiting the area to catch up with the Corbett family is a classic example of
the continuing legacy of the splendid gold rush era. During the gold rush era,
Edward Corbett married Louisa Richardson and raised a family of six and in 1905
they had a son called James Joseph Corbett, who was Cheryl's late husband James
Edward (Ted) Corbett's father, they lived on a property called "Clear Hills"
Yaven Creek near Adelong, the property still remains in the Corbett family to
this date. The cultural and economic foundations which were laid during the gold
rush era from 1860 to 1915 have served to keep this entire region
Architecturally and financially sustainable as you can see with the beautiful
long lasting heritage building such as Sefton House.
Next time you are thinking about where to stay think of staying at Sefton House.
You are all welcome.
“Its not just accommodation its an historical experience"
"Sefton House is your home away from home"
Please don't hesitate to contact Renaa & Tony for all your accommodation needs.
PHONE : RENAA on MOBILE 0408475790 or 69475790
E-MAIL : booking@tumutaccommodationcentre.com.au
ADDRESS: 29A RICHMOND STREET TUMUT NSW
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