Anlaby Station - Kapunda
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Anlaby Station was first settled in 1839 by the Dutton family. Originally, the station consisted of 160,000 acres or 25 miles long by 10 miles wide.
The station was world famous for its Merino wool, which dated back to 1839 when Mr F.H. Dutton brought 18,000 mixed sheep from New South Wales. Many years of breeding with local and imported stock followed and at its height, Anlaby was the scene of 30 shearers, shearing 50,000 to 60,000 sheep at a shearing. Anlaby was also the first Merino sheep and Clydesdale horse stud in South Australia.
The grandeur of the gardens was also recognised world wide and it is said that 14 gardeners were employed to maintain the acres of roses, shrubs and trees that surround the mansion, apple house, folly, tennis court, rosaries and conservatories.
Hans and Gill Albers are only the third family to own Anlaby Station in its 150 year history.
Although it has been the venue for grand parties for royalty and the rich and famous in the last century, this is the first time that the historical grounds have been open to the public.
Walking around the grounds of the grand colonial home, you will enjoy features such as the original courtyard or architecturally designed stone coach houses, the stables and blacksmith's shop, the coachman's house, head gardener's house, manor house and the groom's cottage.
The small village that housed the farm workers and their families are still a feature of Anlaby Station and are being restored to their original condition. The huge garden which has masses of roses is also being tamed just a little.
In the coach house, you will find a large collection of coaches from around the world. There are 40 coaches ranging from Cobb & Company coaches to a hansom cab. Many have been used in films in Australia and overseas.
Historic Anlaby Station is now open to the public for the first time. Where you can experience a grand viewing of the grounds and surrounds of this beautiful and historic station.
