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Mandalay

Other Name

formerly 'Abberton' House

Location

24 The Strand WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

[1/2]
Mandalay, Hobsons Bay Heritage
[2/2]
Mandalay, Hobsons Bay Heritage

Statement of Significance

What is Significant?

'Mandalay' (formerly Abberton House), including the house designed by William Bull and constructed by Charles Pinckney in 1858-59 with later additions, the mature Canary Island Palm and Pepper Trees and the basalt wall along the side boundary to John Street, at 24 The Strand, Williamstown.

How is it Significant?

'Mandalay' (formerly Abberton House) at 24 The Strand, Williamstown is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobson's Bay.

Why is it Significant?

Historically, for a brief period, 'Mandalay' was the residence of Sir George Verdon, later the residence and school of the locally important Charles Steedman; primarily and latterly associated with maritime pursuits, the former with a figure in Williamstown's early role in Melbourne's maritime history. (AHC criteria A4 and H1)

Aesthetically, 'Mandalay' is an altered but distinguishably early residential form, which is greatly enhanced by its related setting, which includes notable mature trees and the early basalt sidewall to John Street. The palm and the magnolia are notable as rare examples of mature specimens in the context of a suburban garden in the City. (AHC criteria B2, E1 and F1)

Note: Included on the Victorian Heritage Register as VHR H232.

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