Kilmany Park Estate

After its closure, the property was maintained as a dairy, with the land tenanted out to farmers until the mid 90s. Kilmany Park was put up for sale in 1995, and it was purchased by surgeon Daryl Page. He has since undertaken a huge amount of work to preserve and restore the estate, which came with no fixtures, fittings, or furniture.

"There was a false ceiling in the downstairs passageway which was hiding the plumbing and electrics and also hiding the beautiful plaster cornice." explained Daryl. "Now restored to its original beauty."

Narelle details that all the buildings, where possible, are still original.

“The original features in the mansion have been maintained or restored in keeping with the original style. Some of the spectacular interior features include the fret work in the dining room and drawing room, extensive plaster ceilings and cornices, the wood panelling and the magnificent staircase in the main hall, and pressed metal ceilings throughout the first floor.”

Kilmany Park Estate now operates as a B&B and private function facility, hosting weddings, funerals, birthday celebrations, retreats, performance tours and open gardens.

"It doesn't matter who walks in the front door or who drives up the long tree lined driveway they always are overwhelmed with the beauty and grandeur of the Estate and usually don't want to leave." Narelle said.

“‘Wow’ is the most common response as their eyes are drawn up towards the ceiling plasterwork and the staircase before them.”

After playing a significant role in Gippsland’s history, Kilmany Park Estate continues to be a part of the lives of many visitors who chose to celebrate and commemorate their important life events at the grand property.

"I get a feeling it's nice to share it with the community who stay as guests or attend various events and functions held here and I would hope this continues in the future," said Daryl.

Kilmany Park Estate is located at 1613 Settlement Road, Wurruk. For bookings contact Narelle on 0459 293 334.