Miss Traills House and Garden

This charming Colonial Georgian style bungalow was built in 1845 by the Rev. Thomas Sharpe when Bathurst was just beginning to grow. Bought in Ida Traills name in 1937 the Cottage is now the only domestic building of its age and style remaining in central Bathurst and reflects the success of one of Bathurst's early pioneer families and their passion as breeders of merino sheep, Durham cattle and race horses.

Through inheritance and purchase Ida Traill acquired a significant collection of artefacts relating to four generations of the pioneer family in Bathurst. These items, together with her own furniture, furnishings, paintings and ceramics were left to the National Trust in 1976 along with the house and beautiful gardens.

The home Ida bequeathed to the National Trust (1976) - to ensure it would not be demolished to make way for 'progress' - is today an elegant house museum containing Ida Traill's significant collection of artifacts relating to four generations. Open: Friday-Monday from 12.30-3.30pm.