Historic WA property, Faversham House in York, hits the market
At close to 200 years old, Faversham House in York, 90 minutes east of Perth, is one of Western Australia's oldest homes.
WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Aussie home almost 200 years old hits the market.
The grand residence holds 15 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms, and is laced with old world luxury, including marble fireplaces brought over from England.
It includes an opulent ballroom, a secret garden and servants' quarters.
Now on the market, it has been revealed what the keys will cost you — about $2.5 million.
Entrepreneur John Henry Monger started building the property in 1836, but as the Monger family and fortune grew, so did the house.
Underneath the property, in what is now the basement, is the original stone cottage.
The floors have been upturned by modern owners, searching for any sign of the family fortune.
'Something of the time period was to hide your valuable goods inside walls, inside door lintels, in the hems of curtains, things like that,' owner Eden Munro told 7NEWS as he prepares to offload the property.
The property is being listed through Bourkes real estate.
'Steeped in history and elegance, Faversham House was originally constructed by the Monger family to the highest standards of craftsmanship,' reads the listing.
'Perched on an elevated 17,200 (square metres) with sweeping views of Mount Brown, this magnificent property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Western Australia's heritage.'
York was briefly known as Monger Town.
It is rumored John Henry Monger walked to York after emigrating to Australia from England in search of opportunity.
He built a general store then built his fortune off wool and sandalwood
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