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Capture the essence of
early 20th century New Zealand in one of only 84
Chapman-Taylor designed and handcrafted homes, Brentwood
Manor. The Manor offers you a truly rare opportunity to enjoy
accommodation in a special example of New Zealand period
architecture.
The History
James Walter
Chapman-Taylor is one of New Zealand's most acknowledged
architects/craftsmen. Born in England in 1878,
Chapman-Taylor spent most of his life in New Zealand. His distinctive building style
influenced strongly by the English Arts and Crafts movement remains one of the most
recognised today.
Brentwood Manor is
the only classic Chapman-Taylor style house open to the
public.
Built in 1931, the home
was commissioned by Dr. and Mrs. Tweed, a local GP and his
wife. In his report at the completion of the Manor's
construction, Chapman-Taylor praised his client's
determination to remain true to his design, particularly for
allowing the extensive use of concrete as a construction
material. The resulting sound structure will stand
firm well into the 21st century.
The Manor features
Chapman-Taylor's trademark roughcast concrete exterior, hand
cast concrete roof tiles, plaster interior walls, rough
sawn timber ceiling beams and his signature door latches.
Your Hosts
Ron & Misty have
recently taken over the management of the Manor and are
looking forward to the challenge of providing a truly
enjoyable and friendly experience for their guests.
Ron is an Upper Hutt small business owner and Real Estate
Salesperson and Misty a
teacher. They have three daughters (and one
granddaughter) who are now all living independently.
Ron and Misty have
entertained hundreds of guests over their 28 year marriage
and with their many years of living in the region are also
able to advise on the special places worth visiting and
can help to arranges these visits.
Apart from the
continental breakfast they are now offering cooked
breakfasts and dinners for guests who wish to enjoy a bit of
home cooking during their travels.
A special place to
stay.
Set in private,
tree-fringed grounds, Brentwood Manor provides a welcome
sanctuary. Stay in the Manor itself in bed & breakfast
style accommodation or spend a night in unique self-contained settler
style units on the surrounding private grounds.
Click Here
to view accommodation options.
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