The original owner of the mansion, John Holmes Reid, had this fireplace imported from Italy. At the time, it was approximately 170 years old and due to its age had to be shipped over to Australia in one piece. This fireplace now resides in the formal...see more
Our historic piano – the soul of the dining room - used to belong to the German royal family and was brought to Stannum when a museum in Germany sold up and all its antiques were auctioned off. Strauss, the famous German composer and conductor, was a...see more
You will find a blue tea set carefully placed next to the window of our dining room. This was a part of the original house and was bought back by the Reid family not too long ago. It is eggshell china, so if you hold it up to the light you can see...see more
The sideboard found in the formal dining room is part of the original house and was built by John Holmes Reid’s brother with local red cedar wood. It previously sat in the children’s dining room, which is now called the Blue Room and is open for...see more
The carpet that occupies the formal dining room was originally found within the walls of the Buckingham palace. It was sold when a fire incident damaged a part of it. Consequently, it was bought in an auction, restored to its current condition, and...see more
Stannum proudly houses a Georgian suite – the only one in Australia of its kind. You’ll see a lot of half suites around the world, but a double sided suite is a sight to truly treasure. It ages at around 200 years. Designed for the hoop skirts worn...see more
Our iconic spiral staircase was created by Irish carpenters. However, John Reid (in typical Reid fashion) was adamant that the spiral staircase was to be built with Australian red cedar. Hence, local Tenterfield timber was sent to Ireland....see more
Stannum House boasts unbelievably detailed Rosette’s throughout the house. Each room contains a uniquely decorated Rosette, hand painted and restored to its original glory. Similar to every part of the house, the Rosette displayed has a story. The...see more
CThe area that is the restaurant now actually used to be an open courtyard with granite flooring. When the house was first built, the back wall didn’t exist. It was an open covered...see more
