Auchendarroch House

Auchendarroch House is a heritage-listed Victorian Second Empire mansion located at 17 Adelaide Road, Mount Barker, South Australia. Originally built in 1860 as the Oakfield Hotel, it was converted into a 30-room summer residence for the Barr Smith family in 1878 by architect John Harry Grainger. The property is currently owned by the Wallis family and serves as an elegant venue for weddings, conferences, and private functions, situated alongside a seven-auditorium cinema complex. Key features and services include: - A meticulously restored interior featuring original William Morris Spring Thicket wallpaper, ornate timber and stone fireplaces, a grand timber staircase, and leadlight windows. - Diverse event spaces including the Oakfield room, the Joanna Barr Smith rooms, and a majestic ballroom with high ceilings that originally served as the family's drawing room. - The Robert Charles Room, which features Swarovski Crystal curtains, ceiling lights, and handmade forged iron vines around the bar. - An upgraded function space in the former Barr Smith billiard room. - A restaurant and tavern providing various catering options, including movie dinner and lunch deals. - Picturesque gardens and grounds available for events. - Proximity to Mount Barker's main shopping district on Gawler Street.