Alderley House

Alderley House, set on 12 acres, was completed in 1833 by the Australian Agricultural Company ("AACo").

Situated on Alderley Creek it was the horse station for the company which bred many horses including the 'Whaler', named after New South Wales.

The Whaler was bred for export to the East India Cavalry in India. It was also synonymous with Australian war service overseas in the Boer War and First World War. The Whaler became famous for carrying soldiers in the charge of the Light Brigade at Basheba and was warmly referred to as the digger's mate.

Station manager Francis McNally, also known as 'the horse doctor', purchased the property from the AACo in 1859. Mr McNally later became the first registered veterinary surgeon in Australia.

The house itself has had many roles over the years including a midwifery, coach stop, bakery and butchery. In its heyday, Alderley station contained many stables and cottages. Sadly none of these exist today.

Over time Alderley House has fallen in and out of repair, however a major restoration was undertaken 20-25 years ago, which has preserved much of its original features.