Perched between the headwaters of the Grose & Jamison Valleys, Silvermere was constructed in 1923 as a cool climate retreat. The B.J. Waterhouse designed Mediterranean style mansion set in 1.5 five acres of established gardens provides magnificent views.
The heritage listed house offers north facing lounge, dining room and verandah all with spectacular views over the Grose Valley. The lounge features an open fire place and an extensive library.
There are four individual suites, all with garden views, private facilities, central heating, satellite TV and phones.
The guesthouse is available as a self contained facility for groups. This includes use of the butler's pantry inclusive of crockery, cutlery, glassware, commercial kitchen, dining room, lounge room with open fire and the four bedrooms, two with ensuites , two with spa bathrooms and two with verandahs. All bed linen, bath linen, table cloths and serviettes are supplied.
Individual rooms can also be booked on a bed and breakfast basis.Guests booking on a bed and breakfast basis are greeted with tea ,coffee or cool drink on arrival and are served gourmet breakfasts in the guests' lounge or northern verandah weather permitting.
Small conferences can be accommodated.
Silvermere is now available as a wedding and function venue for up to 50 persons.
Chauffeur's Cottage
The old Chauffeur's quarters located in the garden have been converted to a romantic cottage suitable for couples or families with small children.
Chauffeur’s Cottage Garden
Accommodation comprises a separate bedroom with queen size bed, luxury spa bathroom, kitchen with two hotplates and convection/microwave oven, dishwasher and refrigerator, lounge/dining area with two single sofa beds and outdoor deck with electric BBQ. In addition there is central heating, an antique Swiss alpine stove (not for heating), satellite TV, books and magazines and phone.
The Chauffeur's cottage is self contained accommodation. A gourmet breakfast basket for two persons is included in the tariff. A gourmet basket on arrival can also be arranged P.O.A.
Exerts from Chauffeur's Cottage review by Clara Iaccarino, SHM June 2004
A heart shaped clock, posters of lovers captured in black and white passion and a guest book gushing with tales of engagements and anniversaries explain why the former Chauffeur's Cottage has been dubbed the 'engagement cottage'. Simply furnished with big lounges, a television, CD player and Alpine stove for added warmth, the cottage is a self contained hideaway where it seems couples have immersed themselves in instant amour.
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