The large villa at Burnside was built about 1896. : Victorian villa the sum of its parts

Opening off the Great Hall, the master bedroom at Burnside is huge. The wallpaper is original. : Victorian villa the sum of its parts

The conservatory has been glassed in to create a warmer space. : Victorian villa the sum of its parts

The kitchen range, taken out of Burnside in the 1940s, was replaced by the Albistons with the same model. The dresser is original. : Victorian villa the sum of its parts

The ladies' drawing room at Burnside still has its original wallpaper and drapes. The pink tiles around the fireplace are later. : Victorian villa the sum of its parts

The high windows in Burnside's Great Hall are reminiscent of chapel architecture. : Victorian villa the sum of its parts

Alison Albiston in Burnside's coach house holding cushions she made from old dressing gowns. : Victorian villa the sum of its parts

Some of Burnside's old china in the dining room. : Victorian villa the sum of its parts

The octagonal Great Hall at Burnside is believed unique in a New Zealand house. : Victorian villa the sum of its parts