NSW Governor’s 1960s ‘time capsule’ retreat for sale for $950k

The beautifully preserved 1960s time capsule Rohaven overlooks Lake Eucumbene. The incredible holiday home of Sir Arthur Roden Cutler, the longest serving Governor of NSW, has hit the market with what looks to be an attractive asking price. Rohaven, the four-bedroom family retreat for Sir Roden, Lady Helen Cutler and their four boys, is in the Snowy Mountains at 35 Cove Hill Rd, Eucumbene and could be yours for $950k. “They went from all the grandeur of Government House to this simple country retreat, which is one of the best spots for trout fishing,” said the sales agent Marcus Lloyd-Jones of Modern House. Sir Roden was NSW Governor for 15 years, between 1966 and 1981, and he was also a Victoria Cross recipient and diplomat. He died at the age of 85 in 2002. MORE: Elton’s ‘Bang & Olufsen House’ has $130m price tag It’s for sale for $950k. Sir Roden Cutler and Lady Helen Cutler in their latter years, The Cutlers had commissioned the house with Pollit, Malcolm & Bell Architects in 1968 and it’s been preserved as a time capsule of 1960s life. The purchaser also has the chance to snap up Rohaven’s original collection of Parker furniture for an additional $30k. Son Mark Cutler ...