Buxton Manor - Butlers Apartment

Buxton Manor, part of the North Adelaide Heritage Group is a glorious, romantic, vintage mansion built in 1908. It's surrounded by half an acre of manicured gardens and houses a collection of Australian antiques and memorabilia. Enjoy open fires, polished spruce floors, decorative fireplaces, marbleised ceilings, rag rolled faux paint finishes, ornate ceiling roses, gilt mirrors, sumptuous antique beds and ducted air conditioning. It lies in the heart of the exclusive historic area of North Adelaide, part of the city of Adelaide. One of the fathers of the Australian constitution Sir Josiah Symons lived in the manor during the winter months tended by his butler, chauffeur, cook and maids. Located on the Connector Free Bus route - the world's first solar electric bus. North Adelaide Heritage Group is a Fodor's Choice recipient for the last 10 years.