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Historic Mandalay c.1858. A remarkable development and restoration opportunity.

Mandalay presents a wonderful opportunity to own one of Williamstown's historically and architecturally significant landmark houses, held by the same family since 1945. The huge 1363m2 (approx.) corner allotment fronting The Strand and John Street, offers a flexible and inspiring development and restoration with the opportunity to incorporate contemporary and sympathetic design with history (STCA).

Mandalay is representative of the grand houses that fronted Hobsons Bay during the mid 19th century, and today its central position on The Strand is regarded as one of Melbourne's premier and sought after residential addresses.

Formerly known as Abberton House, the property comes with provenance. The rate books of 1856 record John Riddell as the first owner of the land. The following year saw local ship chandler, Captain William Probert, as the next owner. In 1858, Probert engaged the services of Borough Surveyor, to design his house and Charles Pinckney of Cecil St, Williamstown, as the builder.

Subsequent owners and occupants of note include political figure George Frederick Verdon, ...