Rupertswood is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Victorian mansions in Australia. If you are a lover of heritage architecture then Rupertswood Mansion is something you must experience. The mansion offers exclusive accommodation in beautifully appointed rooms, all featuring exquisite antique furnishings, ensuites and heating/air conditioning. All accommodation tariffs include a Full Country Breakfast. Situated in Sunbury, the gateway to the Macedon Ranges, guests staying at Rupertswood will have the opportunity to explore the delights of the region by day and relax in the mansion at night.<br/><br/>At the end of a long winding drive, nestled amongst mature trees, stands ?Rupertswood?. A remarkable architectural expression of the more genteel Victorian era.<br/><br/>Its magnificent proportions and unique gardens lay testimony to the privilege and power that prevailed on its grounds. Built as a country residence for Sir William Clarke, it became a power seat in the great English tradition. Balls, hunt meets and weekend house parties were frequent. Anyone of not, in Victorian and Edwardian society was entertained by the Clarkes.<br/><br/>?Rupertswood? is a place steeped in history, perhaps best known as the ?Birthplace of the Ashes?. A tradition created from a social game between the visiting English Cricketers and a local Sunbury side made up largely of Rupertswood staff. The land held by the ?Rupertswood? estate stretched from Campbellfield to Williamstown, an enormous trek of land even in those times.<br/><br/>By 1922, ?Rupertswood? had passed from the Clarke family into the possession of H.V. McKay, millionaire, industrialist and inventor of ?Sunshine Harvester? fame. His dream of one day owning ?Rupertswood: had been realised, if however, a little short lived. He died at ?Rupertswood? in 1926.<br/><br/>Today, Victoria?s most famous country house returns to its original function as a centre of great entertaining. Rupertswood now offers a series of unique Victorian rooms for accommodation, private dinners, functions, conferences and weddings.