One of the things that’s most impressive about New Zealand’s Larnach Castle, including this entryway, is how beautifully the wood has been restored. Everywhere you look, the wood gleams, looking as rich as it did when William Larnach built it for his first wife Eliza. It’s difficult to imagine people living in a home this ornate, performing their daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, eating meals. Did they notice the amazing colors and textures? Did they even notice as they walked through this doorway?
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At Larnach Castle
The wood throughout Larnach Castle is beautiful.
I'm not sure I'd want to be greeted by these guys (one on each side of the front door) when I arrived home!
This beautiful gazebo is just one of the many elegant garden features.
It's hard to believe this castle was nearly leveled by developers.
From the lawns to the shrubs and trees, the landscaping at the castle is immaculate.
The views from the roof of Larnach Castle are spectacular
Welcome to Larnach Castle, where over-the-top is just the beginning.
