The homestead plan is simply laid out in a narrow U-shape with an inner courtyard and single storey. Half-metre-thick stone walls are constructed from locally quarried sandstone and provide perfect insulation in a climate that runs extremes in summer and winter. Verandahs open out on three sides with the southern side enjoying views of a twisted forest of Brazilian figs. The east has a deep central loggia created by projecting northern and southern verandah wings with corbeled timber capitals. Talgai has finely detailed Australian red Cedar windows and doors that contrast with rock-faced external sandstone walls. The homestead has seven enormous rock-faced hob-nail chimneys that tower above the roof-line. These help define the homesteads grand scale and impressive appearance. Early photographs show original had split-timber shingles. The previous owners Max & Roz Baldwin established a prize-winning herd of Santa Gertrudis and Simmental stud cattle when they purchased the property. According to its previous owner, the source of Talgais’ strength, is, every homestead has its ghost story, and this one revolves around the classic tale of ‘love gone wrong’