Tūpare (garden)
Homestead in New Plymouth
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Tūpare is a historic homestead and garden in New Plymouth, New Zealand.
| Tūpare | |
|---|---|
Entrance to Tūpare | |
General information | |
| Type | Homestead |
Architectural style | Arts and Crafts |
| Location | New Plymouth, 487 Mangorei Road, New Plymouth |
| Coordinates | 39.08851°S 174.10976°E |
| Year built | 1932–1944 |
| Owner | Taranaki Regional Council |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | James Chapman-Taylor |
| Main contractor | Russell Matthews |
Tūpare is operated by the Taranaki Regional Council as a public park and event venue.[1]
Description
Tūpare is an Arts and Crafts homestead that overlooks the Waiwhakaiho River.[2]
History
In 1932, the land of the property was purchased by Russell Matthews and his wife Mary Matthews (née Brodie). Russell had a passion for horticulture and was inspired by English gardens.[2]
Russell spent 12 years building the home to a design from James Chapman-Taylor alongside developing the garden with it.[2]
The garden was one of the four (public) gardens that formed a core of the original garden festival of New Plymouth.[3]
Tūpare is now owned by the Taranaki Regional Council and is open as a public park.[2]
