These homes across Australia come with rich pasts that hold important insights into our history. From sprawling inner-city apartments which have seen many major events take place from the streets below, to stately homes prized by local councils, these incredible properties have many stories to tell from within their walls. Steeped in history, these significant estates rarely trade hands.
Picture: realestate.com.au According to Sally Cameron , sales partner at Toop + Toop, there’s always an appetite from buyers in homes with rich histories.
“They've [historical homes] got soul and character. They don't build them like that anymore; high ceilings and big rooms..
.buyers particularly like when they’ve got a modern twist at the back, but have still pay homage to the original style,” she explained. “These sorts of homes stay in families for 30 odd years and get passed on to their kids.
They rarely come onto the market.” Here are five homes on the market that boast extensive pasts. This landmark Renaissance Revival property is one that characterises St Kilda and up until recently, was the Alliance Francaise’s headquarters.
Dubbed the Eildon Mansion , 51 Grey Street, St Kilda was built circa 1850 and boasts an impressive layout of 19 room and four bathrooms across 2,203sqm. Eildon Mansion is considered one of the most significant houses in St Kilda. Picture: realestate.
com.au It was originally built as ‘Barham House’ in 1850 for Edward Green by the architect John Gi.
