Pambanar
Estate.
As the road winds up and takes a left
turn into the open gate, abruptly we are in midst of a riot of colors. Multitude
of flowering plants and trees margined by high rising bamboo adorns the road
which winds around the bungalow. The eastward facing portico with steeply
pitched roofs resting on block cut rock pillars, serves as a reception. A keen
observer may find below a stone inscribed 1896 - the year in which the bungalow
was built. The old structure was later done away with, and it was rebuilt in
1912. The architecture is of English colonial style with three face bay windows
and inward cut verandah facing the lawn on the south.Pambanar Estate consists of two divisions. The Wool Bedding division owned by Mrs. R.S. Imray, and Brigton division owned by Rev. Leo Basse and Joseph Page, both were bought by T.T.E. Company in 1898 and converted into the present day Pambanar Estate. The bungalow is surrounded by huge cypress, bottle brush and pine trees bordering the fresh green tea bushes below. As we enter through the verandah and sink into the comfort of the living room filled in all the nook and corner with antiques and little curiosities, the old fire place and the arched wooden door attracts the attention. A look beyond the lawn through the bay windows to enjoy the whistling and weeping willows will make you feel at home though away from home.
The windows on the eastern side let the morning sun sweep in to wake you from sleep. A short walk leads to the southern side morning room to sip your cup of tea or coffee, enjoying total privacy The wooden arch separating the drawing room from the dining room is a unique piece of carpentry.
The collection of exquisite crystals and crockery by the hosts arranged on furniture carved and designed in Victorian style is sure to arouse the curiosity and interest.
Accommodation
