This extensive property brings back memories of when I lived in England and more so when we visited France years later. There is definitely a European influence.
This exquisite Mansion blew my breath away, I could spend hours in the Gardens, just admiring.
The house is stunning and imposing as you near the circular driveway. You can definitely remember days gone by.
The veranda view leading to the gardens is also so romantic, you can picture the dances and the soirees that would have gone on here.
The house sprawls on with the rear view which is where the kitchens were.
There are also left over stables where they tended the horses with the original barn doors. I couldn’t get a photo, too many vehicles in the way. They do have a great gift shop here.
This all leads to the beautiful well maintained gardens. I could spend hours here. In the main garden there is a tea garden which is open in the summertime.
Ok where is this Beautiful Estate Oasis ?
It’s located in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. It is the Parkwood Estate, built by the founder of General Motors Sam McLaughlin.
The mansion has 55 rooms and is over 15,000 Sq. feet. In the rear there are 11 greenhouses and at one time there were over 20 gardeners working there.
It is a designated National Historic Site of Canada.
There has been close to 100 T.V. shows or movies filmed here over the years and the actor list who have starred here is impressive.
I do have to visit again in the summer time to see the gardens at their fullest and to visit the interior of the home and the sunken and Japanese gardens.
I have lived in the Durham region off and on for over 30 years and I am finally glad I paid this place a visit.
