One of WA's oldest grand residences hits market
An important part of WA history has hit the market with the listing of one of the State's oldest grand residences — Faversham House in York.
Construction began an incredible 189 years ago in 1836, at a time when Governor James Stirling was in charge of the Swan River Colony.
Further afield, it was the year Oliver Twist was penned, when the Battle of Alamo took place and when King William IV reigned supreme.
If the walls could talk, they would speak of the pioneer families, recuperating soldiers, refugees, and of the more recent wedding parties and tourists.
Owner Eden Munro said the family had lovingly restored the grand old dame which they bought in 2022 to run as a bed and breakfast.
But after a death in the family, plans had changed, and they were now selling it as a private residence, albeit with permission to continue operating it as accommodation.
'We have some guests here who are enjoying the log-fire right now,' he said. Faversham House is listed for only $2.5 million. Credit: realestate.com.au / realestate.com.au
There is clearly no shortage of superlatives when describing the historic property, which is the grandest estate in WA's oldest inland town, built by one of the richest men on the era.
But now another superlative is in the mix, with 'craziest price' coming to mind, following its listing for only $2.5 million.
The bargain price includes some of the antique furniture and period fittings, including marble fireplaces.
Listed through Alan Bourke real estate, the home has 15 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms with a total of 1302sqm of indoor and verandah space, set on a massive 1.72 hectare block.
It also has a drawing room, a formal dining hall, a ballroom, a billiard room, a wine cellar and a library. It is located at 24 Grey Street in York. Credit: realestate.com.au / realestate.com.au The home has 15 bedrooms. Credit: realestate.com.au / realestate.com.au
Historic records show the estate was built by John Henry Monger — who became one of the richest men in WA at the time — partly through the saw mill he operated in the area now known as Lake Monger.
He walked 100km to York to seek new opportunities.
The commencement of the basement trails only a few years behind Patrick Taylor Cottage in Albany, built in 1832, which is the oldest surviving dwelling in WA.
Faversham was developed from 1850 with the help of convict labour. It was an integral part of the war effort in 1941, accommodating recuperating soldiers. By 1945 it was used to house refugees escaping from the war.
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