Chequers Court

29/10/2025

Hi everyone, after 14 years we have decided to put our beloved Chequers Court on the market. We will miss hanging out here for get togethers, Christmas and lazy weekends, and I know that many of you will miss visiting Chequers as well. Here is the link to the listing:

The "Chequers Court" residence is a rare and enchanting original mountain retreat for those who appreciate history, craftsmanship, and timeless character. Built in the 1880s, this classic weatherboard home sits proudly on a half an acre (approx. 2,270sqm) gently sloping garden block, surrounded by e...

31/10/2020

A pink carpet at Chequers as the rhododendron flowers fall 🌺🌸

27/12/2019

Bushfire Update: You may be wondering how we have been going during the bushfires. Most of the danger has now passed and thankfully the house is safe. The fire came within a couple of hundred metres of the property. Me and mum evacuated late on the 21st when a property nearby caught fire. Margarent and Steve stayed to fight the fires here and across the road at their other property. Came back yesterday to a very smoky landscape! Here are some photos.

20/11/2019

Chequers has a BEE hive! 🐝🐝

20/11/2019

The Rhodies are blooming!

09/08/2019

It's snowing in Blackheath!!

28/10/2018

Spectacular spring day in Blackheath yesterday. Time for a bit of gardening and tidying amongst the blooms.

10/03/2018

New paint job on the cottage. Nice work, Melissa.

06/08/2017

...and the Helebores are flowering. 😃

06/08/2017

We are pleased to unveil the new BBQ. Can't wait to try it out!

25/06/2016

It's snowing at Chequers Court! What a perfect weekend to visit the mountains! ❄⛄🌞

21/05/2016

Finishing touches to the kitchen with new stove and rangehood.