In 1929 Bawa was bequeathed the family rubber plantation by his mother, Bertha Marianne née Schrader (1876–1946).

The estate's unique name was derived from the fact it was purchased by his father, Benjamin, with funds from a successful legal brief.

Bawa realised that he lacked the self-discipline to operate and maintain a successful plantation and focused instead on developing the estate's garden.

The gateposts were created by Bawa and Donald Friend, an Australian artist and represent a fusion of Eastern and Western influences.

The first, a black and white door set in a mustard yellow wall, leads to the house via a curved staircase.