The New York Times — Tidmarsh

Published in The New York Times, T Magazine (Australia)

Words: Victoria Pearson
Images: Mattia Panunzio

In Braidwood, An Artful Retreat Modelled on an Irish Inn

Situated in the heritage-listed town of Braidwood, perched high in the NSW Southern Tablelands, luxury accommodation and events estate Mona Farm has opened the doors to its newest residence, Tidmarsh. A juxtaposition of old and new, the historic two-storey fieldstone property – split between the main house and Long Barn building – is modelled on an early 19th century Irish Inn. A hand-cut bloodwood shingled roof and granite exterior cloaks six bedrooms, a brick French-style courtyard and original 1850s bar.

“We wanted to respect the original footprint of the house but also bring it in line with 21st-Century living,” says the building’s architect Louise Nettleton. Echoing the design sensibility of its flagship properties, Tidmarsh’s stone walls are styled with contemporary artworks by female heavyweights including Bridie Gillman, Polly Borland, Marissa Purcell and Yvonne Robert.

Explore the residence for yourself at monafarm.com.au/tidmarsh