 The school's architectural style is classified as Victorian Period (1851–1901) Free Classical.Braemar House was built as a guest house for affluent Melbourne residents by a consortium of Melbourne businessmen.The location of Braemar House in the Mount Macedon area which was noted for its bracing mountain air made it attractive to those who believed that city life was not conducive to good health and that regular vacations in a healthy environment would restore well being.