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W ith a story that spans generations as
a boarding school and community
hub, Baulkham Hills’ historic mansion
Cropley House reopened its doors on Friday 28
September 2018. The venue was unveiled as the
area’s most sought after weddings and corporate
event venue, following a year of renovations to
return the mansion to its former grandeur.
Situated on five acres of green parkland, the
two-story mansion is framed by a wisteria-lined
balcony and has a stunning garden and gazebo,
perfect for intimate wedding ceremonies. With
two impressive rooms on the ground floor and
four smaller separate rooms on the upper level,
Cropley House is home to spaces suitable to all
types of events.
History
N amed after the first superintendent of the William Thompson Masonic School, Cropley
House is a stately two storey Inter-war Georgian Revival mansion situated off Watkins Road,
Baulkham Hills. By 1925 the school was in need of expansion and arrangements
were made for the senior boys to be housed in a hostel away from the main buildings of the school.
It was a building that could accommodate up to 100 boys and was located on land purchased in
1923. The building’s construction was completed in 1927 for the price of 13,152 pounds.
The original building had a dining hall downstairs along with a large assembly hall. On this level
were also the staff rooms, pantries, a ‘boot’ room, visitors wash rooms and the private quarters
for the Deputy Superintendent and Matron. Upstairs were four dormitories, each accommodating
24 boys, bathrooms and lockers.
From 1942 – 1945 during the Second World War the
site was occupied by the 103RD Australian General
Hospital of the Australian Army. The school site was
handed back to the Masonic Lodge 4½ years later
in 1947 and the official reopening took place on 8th
November 1947 with estimates of 10000 people in
attendance. The Commemorative Tablet recording
the occupation of the Masonic School by the
Australian Army was then consecrated and unveiled.
The School then reopened and operated until 1977.
The Masonic School closed in December 1973 when
the Masons sold it to the Baulkham Hills Shire Council.
Cropley House continued to accommodate senior
boys until 1977. The primary school buildings were
re-opened as a Community Leisure Learning Centre
in 1979. Thompson Hall, the only timber building,
was burnt down by arsonists in 1995 and rebuilt and
opened by the Council in 2006 for community use.
In 2017 the venue was granted tenancy to a private company and
was given a new lease on life with extensive renovations. Re-opening in September 2018, Cropley House is now one of the area’s most sought after venues.19
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W here grand architecture and stately
ballrooms were the scene for glamorous
parties and weddings.
Established in 1926 and having undergone a complete
restoration, Cropley House is the complete venue to host
all style of events. Offering two magnificent rooms on the
ground floor and four separate rooms on the first floor, the
venue is capable of hosting the most desirable weddings,
grand luncheons, dinners or conferences with breakout
areas as well as intimate private gatherings.
OUR SPACES
Victoria Room With high ceilings, an abundance of natural light and
no pillars, the Victoria Room is the perfect space for
all types of events. Newly renovated with old world
charm the space opens directly onto the undercover
balcony and features its own bridal room, that
complements the grandeur and character of the
room. Suitable for weddings or corporate dinners up
to 160 people seated, the Victoria room has ground
level access with adjoining, private bathrooms.
90 - 180
Elizabeth RoomAdjacent to the undercover balcony, this
pillarless room runs along the front right of
the venue with easy access. With elevated
ceilings featuring chandelier lighting and
bridal room access, this room has a neutral
colour palette which reflects the natural light
from large windows running the length of the
space. Wonderful for all kinds of events up to
160 guests seated, this newly restored room
reflects a grandness of past eras.
90 – 180
Garden AreaChoose between our indoor or outdoor areas to host your wedding ceremony.
A stunning private garden located next to the venue is ideal for those wishing
to celebrate their nuptials onsite or are looking for a private pre function area.
A lovely gazebo is perfectly placed with space for guests to join the couples
as they take their vows. Your guests can then enjoy drinks and canapés while
you and your Bridal Party explore our beautiful grounds with many different
photographic opportunities.
View RoomsView Rooms I and II are positioned above the Elizabeth Room on the first floor.
With a sweeping outlook across the gardens of Cropley House this room is also
ideal for gatherings up to 90 people. With an open space and high ceilings this
room allows for all styles of events. View Rooms are used in conjunction with
each other for seated events with pre function areas or as separate private
rooms for conference breakout spaces or wedding ceremonies.
50 - 90
Cropley RoomsLocated on the first floor and overlooking the gardens of the
venue, Cropley Rooms I and II are the perfect area to hold
more intimate events. From weddings, conferences and private
functions this area has a delightful and light ambiance that has a
pre function area adjacent to the room. Cropley Rooms are used
in conjunction with each other for seated events or as separate
private rooms for conference breakout spaces or wedding
ceremonies. Suitable for occasions up to 90 people.
50 - 90
Packages
Ceremony PackageINCLUSIONS:
Garden gazebo set within lush manicured gardens
White garden chairs
Guaranteed Indoor wet weather option
Signing table & 2 white chairs for certificate signing
Ceremony rehearsal, mid-week
Chilled bottled water
Tea & Coffee station including a selection of black and herbal teas
Package is a minimum of 50 guests
Chilled bottled water
Tea & Coffee station including a selection of black and herbal teas
1 glass of sparkling wine per person
1 substantial canape per person
Package is a minimum of 50 guests
Chilled bottled water
Tea & Coffee station including a selection of black and herbal teas
1 hour classic beverage package, includes red, white & sparkling wine, beer, soft drink and juice
2 substantial canapes per person
Package is a minimum of 50 guests
POST CEREMONY PACKAGES AVAILABLE:
Lunch Wedding Package4 Hour Deluxe Wedding Package
Chef’s selection of canapés for 30 minutes upon guest’s arrival
3 course alternate serve menu
Complimentary cutting & serving of your wedding cake (1 platter per table) with tea & coffee
3½ hour classic beverage package including white, red & sparkling wines, full strength & light beers, soft drinks & orange juice
Welcome to provide your own spirits 1 bottle per 10 guests (corkage and service fees waived)
Cake table & gift table included
Standard Venue centrepieces
White Tiffany chairs
Round Banquet tables with white linen
Venue crockery, cutlery, glassware & white napery
Professional wait staff & function supervisor
Professional wedding DJ, with hand-held microphone for speeches
Placement of menus, place cards & bonbonniere (To be provided by client)
Bridal room included in your package
Dinner Wedding Package5½ Hour Deluxe Wedding Package
Chef’s selection of canapés for 30 minutes upon guests arrival
3 course alternate serve menu
Complimentary cutting & serving of your wedding cake (1 platter per table) with tea & coffee
5 hour classic beverage package including white, red & sparkling wines, full strength & light beers, soft drinks & orange juice
Option for you to provide a bottle of spirits up to 750mL per 10 guests with no corkage or service fees (to be served back of house)
Cake table & gift table included
Standard Venue centrepieces
White Tiffany chairs
Round Banquet tables with white linen
Venue crockery, cutlery, glassware & white napery
Professional wait staff & function supervisor
Professional wedding DJ, with hand-held microphone for speeches
Placement of menus, place cards & bonbonniere (To be provided by client)
Bridal room included in your package
Cocktail Wedding Package5 hour venue hire
Your choice of 5 hot & 5 cold canapes
Your choice of 3 substantial canapes
Your choice of 2 dessert canapes
4½ hour classic beverage package including white, red and sparkling wines, full strength & light beer, soft drinks and orange juice
Complimentary cutting & serving of your wedding cake (1 platter per table) with tea & coffee
Cake & Gift table included
Scattered chairs & high cocktail tables
Venue glassware
Professional wait staff & function supervisor
Professional wedding DJ, with hand-held microphone for speeches
Bridal room included in your package
These are our standard packages but we want to know what you want for your special day, contact us today to tailor your package.
Pre-dinner canapes
Chef’s selection of hot & cold canapes
Bread Roll & Butter
Entrée (served alternatively to guests)
Roasted beetroot, ricotta & marjoram tart with rocket & pine nut salad (v)
Tasmanian smoked salmon, kipfler potato salad sauce gribiche (gf)
Goats curd, roasted cauliflower, pears, hazelnuts, rocket & hazelnut dressing
Chilled sous vide duck breast, smoked pumpkin puree, fregola, toasted pumpkin seed & vinaigrette (chilled, gf,df)
Pressed pork, veal & chicken terrine with burnt apple puree, pickled apple, petite bouche & sour dough crostini (df)
Mains (served alternatively to guests)
Roasted corn fed chicken breast, truffle infused polenta, braised peas & bacon, charred romaine, wild mushroom ragout & pancetta tuile (gf)
Pan fried Barramundi fillet, wilted spinach, eggplant caviar, roasted onion & chicken jus (gf,df)
Braised Daube of Riverine beef cheek, smoked speck lardon, roast shallot & mushroom, heirloom carrots (gf)
Roasted lamb rump, pressed slow cooked lamb shoulder, pumpkin puree, agro dolce spinach & sticky lamb jus
Chick pea gnocchi, sauté mushroom, red capsicum, baby spinach & crisp fried chick peas (vegan, gf)
Additional Side dishes available for purchase
Dessert (served alternatively to guests)
Baked pear & walnut frangipane tart, candied walnuts, butterscotch sauce & vanilla gelato
Bitter chocolate & salted caramel tart, caramelized popcorn, textures of raspberry & whipped cream
Local & imported cheese selection with lavosh, grissini & quince paste
Chocolate & hazelnut torte with chocolate ganache, raspberry gel, whipped cream & chocolate & hazelnut macaraon (gf)
Cointreau orange & almond cake with caramelized oranges, vanilla mascarpone, chantilly & candied orange (gf)
Sample Wedding Menu
Sample Cocktail Menu
Cold Canapes
Sydney rock oysters with cucumber & mint jelly (gf,df)
Avocado & wasabi mousse, cocktail prawn, cucumber & salmon pearls (gf,df)
Cherry tomato, bocconcini & basil skewer with pesto (v)
Rockmelon & prosciutto (df)
Beetroot cured trout, cucumber & pickled beetroot (df)
Chicken, pork & veal terrine, sour dough crostini & cider apple (df)
Classic steak tartare on toast (df)
Smoked salmon, horseradish pancake, lemon cream & Dill
Tandoori lamb, potato & minted yoghurt (gf)
Eggplant, Persian fetta & sumac involtini (v)
Smoked chicken, mango & coriander in flaky pastry
Duck breast, hoisin & cucumber (gf)
Grilled vegetables, hommus & shaved parmesan tart (v)
Buffalo Ricotta, roasted beetroot tart with rocket & pine nut pesto
Hot Canapes
Crispy pork belly, seared scallop, Asian herbs & nam jim dressing (gf)
Spinach & ricotta pastizzi with minted yoghurt (v)
Aussie beef & potato pie with barbeque sauce
Crisp vegetable spring roll with sweet chilli & coriander dip (v,df)
Char grilled chorizo & octopus skewers (gf,df)
Salt & pepper calamari, garlic mayo
Chorizo, potato, capsicum tortilla (gf)
Karaage chicken with hot chilli sauce
Macaroni & cheese balls (v)
Gourmet assorted pizza
Chick pea chips with spicy tomato relish (vegan)
3 cheese Arrancini with parmesan salt (v)
Tempura prawns & tartare sauce
Roasted butternut pumpkin & fetta tartlet (v)
Red bean & fennel empanada (v)
Classic Package
Chain of Fire Sparkling Brut Cuvee
Chain of Fire Semillon Sauvignon Blanc or Chain of Fire Chardonnay
Chain of Fire Merlot or Chain of Fire Shiraz Cabernet
James Boag’s and Hahn Premium Light
Orange juice and soft drinks
Superior Wine Upgrade $12 pp
Craigmoor Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay
Please select one white wine
from the below
Block 50 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Block 50 Pinot Grigio
Block 50 Chardonnay
Please select one red wine
from the below
Block 50 Shiraz
Block 50 Cabernet Sauvignon
Premium Wine Upgrade $18 pp
Veuve Tailhan
Please select one white wine
from the below
Pocketwatch Sauvignon Blanc
Pocketwatch Pinot Gris
Pocketwatch Chardonnay
Please select one red wine
from the below
Pocketwatch Shiraz
Pocketwatch Cabernet Sauvignon
Robert Oatley Signature Series Upgrade $29 pp
Aurelia NV
Please select one sparkling
wine from the below
Robert Oatley Signature Sauvignon Blanc
Robert Oatley Signature Chardonnay
Please select one red wine
from the below
Robert Oatley Signature Pinot Noir
Robert Oatley Signature Shiraz
Superior Beer Upgrade $6 pp
Heineken full strength
Premium Beer Upgrade $9 pp
Please select one from below
Corona
Peroni
Drinks Packages
What is the maximum capacity for the venue? We have 2 function rooms on the Ground Floor – The Elizabeth and Victoria Rooms. These rooms accommodate up to 180 guests seated with a dance floor and bridal table. For cocktail functions you can have up to 300 guests.
We have 4 function rooms on the Top Floor. The Cropley Rooms (I & II) and View Rooms (I & II) are the perfect size for our more intimate functions. Generally, a ceremony and or pre function drinks are served in either Cropley Room I or View Room I, with seated lunch or dinner being served in Cropley Room II or View Room II. The maximum capacity for these rooms is 70 guests seated with a dance floor or 150 guests for a cocktail function.
Do you have car parking?Yes, Cropley House has 142 onsite parking spaces available for your guests including 4 disabled parking spaces.
Do you hold functions at the same time?Yes, we can hold simultaneous functions.
Can we have a luncheon wedding reception?Yes, our lunch package includes venue hire from 11.00am - 3.00pm
What time can our evening wedding reception conclude?The venue is licenced to close at 12.00am, please note all alcoholic beverage service with conclude at 11.30pm.
Can we book our ceremony on site?Yes, bookings can be made to hire the garden area for an additional fee. This includes 30 white chairs, a signing table with 2 chairs and a guaranteed indoor room in the event of inclement weather. Cropley House can provide post ceremony catering or refreshments for your guests at an additional charge.
Do you have wheelchair access?Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible with a ramp from the disabled parking to the entrance, a lift for access to the mezzanine and top floors and special access bathrooms.
Can I source my own suppliers such as florist and photographer?Yes, you are welcome to hire your own suppliers. We require a copy of their public liability insurance certificate in advance of the function.
What time can our suppliers access the venue to set up?Access is guaranteed from 1½ hours prior to your function start time. If an earlier bump in time can be accommodated, this will be confirmed 2 weeks prior the function date.
All items need to be removed at the end of the wedding so the suppliers are required to return on the night and pack down their items.
Can we provide additional candles?Yes, you are welcome to provide additional candles provided there are no naked flames. Candles or tealights must be enclosed in a vase or tealight holder to stop wax from dripping onto the tablecloths.
What style of tables does the venue provide?Cropley House can provide either rectangular or round tables for your event. Please note the number of guest you have can impact the best set up for your wedding reception. Please discuss this further with your wedding coordinator.
What does your standard chair look like?The venues supplies white tiffany chairs.
Do you cater for dietary requirements?Yes of course; please send through a list of your guests name, table number and requirement and we liaise with Chef to ensure the guest/s receive a meal that is suitable.
Can we have a band?You are welcome to source your own band. Due to noise regulations they must work with the venue manager to ensure noise level are not exceeded. They will need to provide the venue with a copy of their public liability insurance.
Can we have fireworks in the venue?Due to the historical nature of the venue, naked flames and fireworks are not permitted within Cropley House. You are welcome to arrange electric sparkler jets and dry ice through a specific supplier – please contact your wedding planner for these details.
PLEASE NOTE NO CONFETTI IS PERMITTED WITHIN THE VENUE.FA
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