Ayers House, Victorian mansion in Adelaide, Australia
The bluestone mansion features Neoclassical architecture with ornate painted finishes and detailed wall and ceiling decorations across its grand rooms and halls.
Built in 1876, Ayers House belonged to Sir Henry Ayers, a prominent politician who served multiple terms as Premier of South Australia.
The State Dining Room maintains its original 19th-century configuration, displaying the dining customs and social protocols of colonial Australian high society.
The house opens for guided tours and hosts various events, with accessible pathways, on-site parking, and proximity to the Botanic Gardens tram stop.
The mansion includes trompe l'oeil paintings throughout its interior, representing a rare example of this decorative technique in Australian colonial architecture.
Location: Adelaide
Inception: 1876
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: -34.92170,138.60900
Latest update: March 8, 2025 22:08
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