Southwick bungalow is a 19th century building in Southwick, a suburb in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India. It was built by the British during their colonization period in India. The resident of this bungalow is Junaid Sait. His forefathers, who have been living in the bungalow since 1870, were collectors of antique items. Their acquisitions lie in an area of 15.5 acres within the bungalow. A collection of strongboxes hold treasures, unknown to outsiders. Junaid Sait recalls
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Somewhere in there is a bowl from the king of Afghanistan that changes colour when poisoned food is put into it |
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The other artifacts in the bungalow include exquisite ivory carvings, an Edison concert phonogram, Inlaid tables, screens, collection of keychains, matchboxes, stamps, coins and stuffed animals.[1]