This former manor house is situated on a wooded hill near Kinarut above the Kawang River.
Built from 1910 to 1914, the house was one of the few stone houses that existed in North Borneo.
It was built of brick with white walls by an Indian architect, who use around 200–300 workers from Java.
The manor house with its outdoor facilities spread over an area of about two acres.
The main entrance led a 200-metre-long avenue of Greco-Roman columns.
The house itself had 45 doors, 152 windows and was illuminated by 42 huge chandeliers.
This former manor house is situated on a wooded hill near Kinarut above the Kawang River. Built from 1910 to 1914, the house was one of the few stone houses that existed in North Borneo. It was built of brick with white walls by an Indian architect, who use around 200–300 workers from Java. The manor house with its outdoor facilities spread over an area of about two acres. The main entrance led a 200-metre-long avenue of Greco-Roman columns. The house itself had 45 doors, 152 windows and was illuminated by 42 huge chandeliers.
Kinarut Mansion