The Manor House - Bacchus Marsh Circa 1840

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A very early photo of The Manor House, with the old stables to the rear and before the land was subdivided.
07/12/2023

A very early photo of The Manor House, with the old stables to the rear and before the land was subdivided.

Having been built in 1846-1847, The Manor House now stands as one of Victoria's oldest, surviving residences. It is kno...
21/11/2023

Having been built in 1846-1847, The Manor House now stands as one of Victoria's oldest, surviving residences. It is known as being a great example of a Victorian Regency residence, and for its high level of craftsmanship in the joinery and stone masonry which is evident throughout the home. The Manor House is still occupied as a residential home today.

The original Owner, Captain William Bacchus was a retired Military Officer, and was part of some influential circles. H...
13/11/2023

The original Owner, Captain William Bacchus was a retired Military Officer, and was part of some influential circles. He was a foundation member of The Melbourne Club, and one of the early members of the Melbourne Cricket Club.

The home is believed to have been used as a Police Quarters at one point with a holding cell in the basement. Bacchus M...
13/11/2023

The home is believed to have been used as a Police Quarters at one point with a holding cell in the basement. Bacchus Marsh was the half way point between Melbourne and Ballarat, and often used as an overnight stopover point. The original downstairs door and ventilation shaft with bars are still intact.

After Captain William Bacchus died in 1849, the property stayed in the family for a few more years until James E Crook p...
09/11/2023

After Captain William Bacchus died in 1849, the property stayed in the family for a few more years until James E Crook purchased the property. His name can still be seen scratched into a pane of glass at the property with a date of 1857.

The Manor House was built in the 1840's by Captain William Bacchus. The township of Bacchus Marsh, which is around 45 m...
08/11/2023

The Manor House was built in the 1840's by Captain William Bacchus. The township of Bacchus Marsh, which is around 45 minutes west of Melbourne, is named after Captain Bacchus. Although he was not the original settler in the town, he is credited with transforming the area from a swamp, into fertile land.

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28-32 Manor Street
Bacchus Marsh, VIC
3340

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