Rippon Lea

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Rippon Lea

A lavish mansion...

192 Hotham Street
Elsternwick
Melbourne, VIC 3185
+61 3 9523 6095
http://www.nattrust.com.au/info.asp?pg=prop_visit

Melbourne may not be home to any royal palaces, but this lavish mansion is not far off. Built in 1868 in the Romanesque style, Rippon Lea was home to a succession of wealthy owners before being acquired by the National Trust and opened to the public. The house itself is located in the centre of a vast pleasure dome of lakes, bridges, orchards, ferneries and flower gardens. Tours are available, specialising either in the gardens or the house's restored interior.

Review © 2009, Wcities

Rippon Lea photo by Veronika & Tibor Hal

Rippon Lea Photo: Veronika & Tibor Hal

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