Wagon Relic (Panorama)

The Highfield Estate was built in 1835 as the residence of the Chief Agent of the Van Diemen's Land Company and was for a time the centre of operations for the Circular Head establishment. Nuilt of sandstock bricks (now stuccoed), this single storey houses comprises of 12 rooms, and an attic. Features include a high verandah, tall French windows, curved bay windows and unusually tall windows. The design is attributed to Henry Hellyer, and an addition was designed by Joh Lee Archer in 1843, although only part of this was carried out. 

There are a large number of bluestone outbuildings, including a chapel, servants' quarters, barns and stables. Today, the house has been restored after the state government bought it the early 1980's.

SKILL LEVEL:  Medium, designed for the person that likes a challenge, but does not want to be too challenged.