Wairoa, Heritage-listed house in Aldgate, Australia
Wairoa spans across 13 hectares of land between Aldgate and Stirling, featuring a main residence with extensive gardens in the Adelaide Hills region.
William Horn purchased the property in 1888, initiating construction that reached completion in the early 1890s, followed by ownership by the Barr-Smith family until 1941.
The property transformed from a private residence to Marbury School from 1972 to 2004, marking a shift in its role within the local community.
The gardens periodically open to visitors through the Australian Open Garden Scheme and serve as a location for wedding ceremonies throughout the year.
The ten-bedroom dwelling maintains its original architectural elements while adapting to modern community title arrangements, shared by multiple families between 2004 and 2018.
Location: South Australia
Location: Adelaide Hills
GPS coordinates: -35.01112,138.72846
Latest update: August 8, 2025 19:51
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