The Heights, National Trust Victoria
This pre-fabricated timber mansion was imported from Germany and erected in 1855 for Charles Ibbotson, a partner of Frederick Dalgety. While the interior of the house was re-furbished by its owners in the 1930s, the grounds and gardens remain much as they were in the nineteenth century, complete with stone water tower, stables and dovecote. A decorative arts collection is displayed within the mansion. A small collection of fine Georgian furniture is also on display, collected by the last owners, Marnie and Louis Whyte - Charles Ibbotson's grandson.
Address:
140 Aphrasia Street, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
Tel:
+61 03 5221 3510
Hours:
Wed & Sun from 12pm-4pm from September to May
Closed during June, July and August.
Open for group bookings by appointment.
Closed during June, July and August.
Open for group bookings by appointment.
Website:
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Admission:
Free for National Trust Members, charges apply to non-members.
Facilities:
Toilets, car and bus parking, picnic area, refreshments, sales outlet, guided tours, information brochure, rooms for hire, special membership, magazine/newsletter, education, touring exhibitions, wheelchair access
Collection:
2000 objects