This is a typical rustic structure common in large gardens throughout history.
It is constructed with a standard timber frame overlaid with elaborately hewn planks.
It consists of two rooms with a central chimney structure housing fireplace and stove.
Its condition is sound.
A plan of this building taken from the previous conservation plan by Knox and Tanner is at figure 4.

Brick Shelter: This small building, constructed of brick with a clay shingle roof appears in very early photographs of the garden.
Its exact purpose has not been determined but it is a finely detailed structure, which adds to the character of the garden.
Its condition is sound and it is presently being used as an information centre for the garden.

National Trust Magazine NSW November 2008-January 2009: completion of much needed work at Everglades funded by a $100,000 grant reinstatement of the traditional internal paint scheme, upgrading of pathways and the production of new interpretative material.
This is a typical rustic structure common in large gardens throughout history. It is constructed with a standard timber frame overlaid with elaborately hewn planks. It consists of two rooms with a central chimney structure housing fireplace and stove. Its condition is sound. A plan of this building taken from the previous conservation plan by Knox and Tanner is at figure 4.
Brick Shelter: This small building, constructed of brick with a clay shingle roof appears in very early photographs of the garden. Its exact purpose has not been determined but it is a finely detailed structure, which adds to the character of the garden. Its condition is sound and it is presently being used as an information centre for the garden.
National Trust Magazine NSW November 2008-January 2009: completion of much needed work at Everglades funded by a $100,000 grant reinstatement of the traditional internal paint scheme, upgrading of pathways and the production of new interpretative material.
Everglades, Leura