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Saint Cecilia's is a magnificent century-old two storey heritage mansion residence, formerly a Catholic Bishop's Palace, with a separate Carriage House to the rear, in large partly landscaped grounds of 6 acres. There is on offer classic period accommodation in the Mansion. It is a fully licensed premise with a wine cellar. Every bedroom is furnished with period style furnishings to suit the Décor of the past era. The lead lighting, fine carved mahogany wooden staircases, the uniquely rare Huon Pine polished doors, mantels, etc, and high plaster ceilings exhibit the quality and style of the workmanship that went into making this one of the most outstanding residences in the mid North of South Australia.
Located in the historic township of Peterborough, which has a large railway museum and early colonial architecture. Peterborough is unique in that it is one of only two places in the southern hemisphere where you can still see broad (5'3"), standard (4'8˝") and narrow gauge (3'6") railway tracks together. The world famous Flinders Ranges are a short drive away. They are one of Australia's best natural and indigenous cultural landscapes, offering a rich environment for you to experience. The Flinders Ranges provide an emotionally uplifting and tranquil travel destination, located on the edge of the Great Australian Outback. Also within a short drive are the world famous wine regions of the Clare Valley and the Barossa Valley, home of Jacob's Creek Wines. Also within a 3 hour drive is Broken Hill, a historic mining town and original home to the world's largest mining company, BHP Billiton. It boasts many museums and art galleries and is also the location for many Australian and Hollywood movies.
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