Friday, August 20, 2021

Werribee Mansion

Having already explored the gardens of this amazing property, part of the Werribee Park precinct,  this time we opted for lunch and a tour of the historic mansion.

Werribee Mansion


 

Lunch at Joseph’s was fantastic, with all of our group ordering something equally delicious. Even the Brussels Sprouts side dish. Seriously. 

Werribee Mansion

Werribee Mansion


 

After lunch, we took a self-guided tour of the mansion, once a home to a wealthy wool farming family.

 

Sweeping staircases, elaborately tiled floors...

Werribee Mansion


 ...lavish furnishings and signs of privilege.

Werribee Mansion

Werribee Mansion

Werribee Mansion


























Werribee Mansion

Werribee Mansion


Even the windows overlooking the rear courtyard were frosted and etched, so as not to catch a glimpse of the staff at work.

Werribee Mansion

Werribee Mansion

The rooftop terrace offers views of the grounds and beyond.

Werribee Mansion

Werribee Mansion



The attached buildings were a Catholic seminary for young men entering priesthood, before becoming abandoned for nearly 30 years. Rescued from dereliction, they are now the luxury Lancemore Mansion Hotel.


Werribee Mansion


Lots of options for exploring this location, which make for good opportunities to revisit another time. 


https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/werribee-park/things-to-do/werribee-park-mansion


https://www.lancemore.com.au/mansion-hotel/gallery

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