Retford Park is a grand country residence at Bowral in the NSW Southern Highlands, set in 10ha of gardens and parklands. Fairfax, a prominent newspaper scion, philanthropist and art collector ...

Key Features. Set on 34 hectares, the Italianate mansion has 10 ha of landscaped garden. The house was built by Samuel Hordern, whose family established what was once the largest department store ...

Head gardener Rick Shepherd (for owner J.O. Fairfax) explains its charms. Describe the garden: Retford Park, in the NSW southern highlands, is a grand country residence set within 10ha of English ...

An aerial photo of Retford Park, the country home and its surrounding stables and grounds. (Supplied: National Trust of Australia)Rich history dates back to 1821. According to the website for ...

Retford Park is open October 21-23, 10am-4pm, $10, 1325 Old South Road, Bowral. IT'S TIME TO... SEE PEONIES. Dominic Wong is the Southern Highlands' peony expert, and his garden Chinoisiere is at ...

Fairfax's home at Retford Park, Bowral, has been bequeathed to the National Trust and could open to the public next year. Credit: Robin Powell "It is absolutely magnificent, from the home, the ...