Kimbal Baker Books

Exploring the Western District of Victoria, this revised edition highlights twenty notable properties, showcasing their rich histories and architectural grandeur. Readers are invited into the private realms of these homesteads, revealing the fortunes that led to their creation and the efforts of current owners to maintain their heritage. Enhanced with new chapters and updated photography, the book serves as both a tribute to the past and a reflection of the present, celebrating the beauty and significance of these historic estates and their gardens.

Exploring Tasmania's rich heritage, the book delves into eighteen private estates, highlighting their historical significance and the families who have inhabited them. It showcases the architectural beauty of Georgian mansions built from local sandstone and examines the evolution of farming practices over generations. Many estates are still operated by sixth- and seventh-generation farmers, who diversify into markets such as whiskey, wine, and various crops, reflecting the island's unique blend of British influence and Australian landscape.