Kaadhambini & The Wee Hoose Homes in an orchard, serenely in Coonoor
‘Kaadhambini’ in Sanskrit represents a cluster of clouds, aptly defining the visual beauty surrounding this house. Picturesque views of Attadi and a large orchard in the backyard are refreshing.
The compound has maintained the same boundary while growing in the diversity of flora from tea plantation to the beautiful lawns and a plethora of flowers and full grown trees today.
Kaadhambini house is one of the three oldest homes in Brooklands, built by an ex-planter of the Brooke Bond company, the owner of the Brooklands tea plantation. The 43-year-old bungalow is an architectural blend of the plantation bungalows and a townhouse.
The Wee Hoose
Also, in the compound, resides the newly built Wee Hoose – A Scottish slang to refer to the small house. It is a duplex cottage tucked away in the backyard, enjoying its privacy and lawns. The home may serve as two guest houses for this property. It was run as an Airbnb by the owners.
Kaadhambini is the older 43 year old structure in the premises. The stone structure is the first to approach and has a large car park
Dated Interiors done Right
Kaadhambini as a house is well equipped, lived in, and has all the right aesthetics that one would expect in the hill home
Balcony with view
The open balcony is the most sought after space in the house with a view looking into all of Brooklands, Quail Hill and the forest top hills
Utility Area
Kaadhambini's Kitchen and Utility areas are world class with all equipment in place. Large windows and suitable colours keeps this place bright throughout the day
Garden
The garden boasts of 2 large lawns, 9 fully grown exotic trees, a green house, vermicompost pit and over 800 shrubs covering the boundaries and lawn periphery
Glass House Nursery
The glass house is a space where the current owners nurture plants and trees for the future. The plants create an ecosystem of their own
Servant Area
The 480 sq.ft. servant quarters is an independent structure with it's own compounding, just away from the lawns. It is suitable for a family to live in
Wee Hoose as a Guest House
The Wee Hoose has 2 living units with a independent kitchenettes. The 2 units were used as an AirBnb by the owners
Wee Hoose Spaces
The Wee Hoose's ground floor has a 1 bedroom unit and the first floor has a 2 bedroom unit. It is furnished and kept well
