The Historic Robinson Mansion and its Beautiful Gardens |
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| By Naveen Marasinghe | ||||
The hilly six acre estate though grand and imposing when constructed was turned in to the lush paradise through the care and diligence of Mrs. Robinson herself. During its heyday the Robinson estate was famed for its grand parties and the bridge games it regularly hosted that were attended by well known movie stars and rich businessmen. The mansion itself is a delight to explore and is filled with ornaments and furniture that Virginia Robinson had bought on her exotic vacations. The elegantly furnished home was designed by Mrs. Robinson’s father the noted architect Nathaniel Dryden. The rooms open for visitors include the bright, sophisticated living room the centerpiece of this room is the ornate silver mantelpiece. The parlor is elegantly furnished and features an impressive grand piano and an expensive chandelier, the large library that contains many first editions and collectibles holds a massive carved oak table and a grandfather clock that was stopped at 6.20, the time of Mrs. Robinson’s death. The large expansive gardens are also elegantly designed in a Mediterranean terraced style, the first area that visitors will see is the “Mall”. This is a perfectly manicured stretch of lawn that is bordered by tall cypress trees, a blue tiled swimming pool and the immaculate white Robinson home can be seen on either side. On the western side large weeping willows and blooming magnolias can be seen. While on the eastern side a palm grove, exotic trees imported from Australia and other tropical plants are tastefully arranged. Located close to this historic property is Raffles L'Ermitage a |
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