Barwon Park Mansion Winchelsea Vic

The post office opened as barwon on 1 july 1848 and was renamed winchelsea in 1854.
Barwon park mansion winchelsea vic. It is rich in history and just down the road is the magnificent barwon park mansion witch is a must see for. I ve visited the mansion several times over the years and each time l visit its an enjoyable journey. The result barwon park 1871 is a majestic 42 room blue stone italianate mansion. Enjoyed a 90 minute tour of the barwon park bluestone mansion at winchelsea yesterday.
The town developed around the barwon inn established in 1842 by prosper nicholas trebeck and charles beal. Enhanced by a distinctive cast iron verandah an elaborate entry hallway grand staircase and fine plaster decoration the two storey building on completion was the most celebrated mansion house in western victoria. Announcement 18 march 2020 please note this property is temporarily closed until further notice. Winchelsea is a beautiful little town that is often forgotten when driving through.
We had not heard of it in melbourne. We had not heard of it in melbourne. Enjoyed a 90 minute tour of the barwon park bluestone mansion at winchelsea yesterday. Austin built up his estate of barwon park to 29 000 acres 12 000 ha including a mansion which still stands today.
We were blown away by this hidden gem. Simple but grand country mansion situated at the end of a long gravel driveway near winchelsea sits barwon park. Excellent commentary and knowledge of the estate by our guide elva who was dressed as the housekeeper of the estate. Excellent commentary and knowledge of the estate by our guide elva who was dressed as the housekeeper of the estate.
May 5 2019 winchelsea vic australia loved playing rae howell s autumn never falls at the magnificent barwon park today alongside the great schumann and dvorak quintets. Make sure to visit our website for all up to date information. Built in 1871 the bluestone mansion and stables is largely in original condition and resonates with the glory of victoria s pastoral heritage. We were blown away by this hidden gem.
Barwon park is a majestic 42 room bluestone mansion and stables set in a sweeping rural landscape. Barwon park is an authentic bluestone mansion and stables set in a sweeping rural landscape. Built from bluestone sourced from the property on which it sits it is simply furnished and near.