Combermere House

Combermere House

　 Introduction Located in a corner of South Yarra, one of Melbourne’s most upscale residential districts, on a terrace south of the Royal Botanic Gardens, this is an old house dating back to the colonial era. The exterior is a pure white two-story building, particularly notable for its balcony and white railings. Built in 1850, it was once the residence of Ross, the then-governor of Melbourne, and from 1864 onward, it was home to the Armidg family, who passed it down through generations. The estate at that time extended all the way to the Yarra River, encompassing what is now Yarra Park, covering an area of approximately 22 hectares. In 1959, it was purchased by an international tourism heritage preservation organization and has since been preserved and managed as a historical site. Inside Combermere House, there are multiple rooms including a dance hall, drawing room, living room, bedrooms, dining room, bathrooms, and children’s rooms. The furniture, furnishings, and toys in the rooms have been kept as they were in the past, offering a glimpse into the life of an upper-class family in the mid-19th century. Behind Combermere House, there are also standalone structures such as the kitchen, servants’ quarters, and carriage house, all connected. The carriages and horse tack remain as they were at the time, adding a charming touch.

　 Admission / Opening Hours Opening hours: 10:00–17:00

Melbourne, Australia