If you haven others here yet, it's definitely worth going. Amazingly well preserved 19th century mansion & gardens. You will enjoy wandering through the beautiful gardens. Must see
Great view of history in Taipei. Free to your and enjoy the grounds. Good place for photos of the old style home and gardens. Surrounding neighborhood has nice little markets to wander through.
From 2015 Oct, half of the site is under renovation, so cannot visit indoor of the mansion. After this half is done, the other half will undergo renovation. Dates of completion is unknown.