Sitting atop of the Tennyson Dunes is Estcourt House; built between 1881 and 1883 as a private residence. From the mid 1890's until 1989 it was used as a medical institution for blind and crippled children.
It was sold again in 2000 and has since undergone renovations including the restoration of the observation area above the roof level.
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Rather Romantic looking! I love the palm trees! Happy Easter to you!!hughugs
I like the side with all the bush. This rich person, did he donate this fine house to the medical institution?
Ann - Frederick Estcourt Buchnall,the man who built the house, lost his house and business assets in 1886.
There are no admission records available for Estcourt House during that period that I am aware of. However, I contacted Dennis Chamberlain the CEO of the James Brown Memorial Trust and he said they have minute books and other material from that period. He suggested calling him (ph:8278 5444) and he might be able to help.
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