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Flete

Other Names

Formerly 2 Flete Avenue, Armadale , Now 10 Flete Avenue, Armadale (renumbered in Oct-03)

Location

10 Flete Avenue ARMADALE, Stonnington City

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

'Flete' at Armadale is a mansion of considerable historical importance being firstly the residence of eminent Judge Sir Hartley Williams, later leased by the internationally acclaimed opera sinfer Dame Nellie Melba and subsequently occupied by Judge Sit John Latham. 'Flete' is a distinctively planned Italianate mansion most notable for the consistent elevational treatment, wide encircling veranda and high quality interior details. The mansion has a few comparable counterparts in suburban Melbourne.

It is of State Significance.

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