Now owned by the great, great grandson of the original builder, Prospect House is once again a stately home.


As direct descendants of the original owner, Mike and Shauna Buscombe are very proud of Prospect House and are delighted to have guests look about the property and take in the atmosphere of life back in the 1800's. Guests are encouraged to ask staff about the history of Prospect House or any aspect they find of interest.

A few interesting facts about Prospect House:-

• Built in 1830 for James Kestell Buscombe.
• Purchased in 1990 by Michael Kestell Buscombe and his wife Shauna.
• Twenty-Two convicts assisted with the building and lived in the cellars beneath the house.
• The cobblestones on the floors of the stables are more than 165 years old.
• Prospect House was originally known as Prospect Villa and was evidently the site of the first vineyard in Australia.
• Prospect House is classified by the National Trust of Australia.
• The restaurant was opened in 1974.
• The 10 accommodation units were built into the original barns and haylofts in 1981.
• The family "Cottage" was built into the original servant's quarters and coach house in 1989.
• The house room was opened in 1996 along with the guest lounge and boardroom.
• Reception is the original house kitchen with dual ovens, bread oven and even a plate warmer.
• James Buscombe owned 18 other properties in and around Richmond.
• James and his wife Elizabeth along with James' parents John and Martha, are buried in the Richmond Anglican cemetery in a large underground crypt. For those interested, there are photographs of the crypt in reception.