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Mont De Lancey is located on Wellington Road, Wandin North, at the edge of Victoria's beautiful Yarra Valley, less than an hours drive from the centre of Melbourne. Private Functions can be arranged by appointment. Ample parking for coaches and cars. Toilets. Wheelchair access to all areas. Group bookings welcome. HOURS: Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., also public holidays. Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day. 'Mont De Lancey' has been established by the Wandin and District Historical and Museum Society Inc. in association with Mont De Lancy Historical Trust and Museum Ltd. All proceeds are used for the continuing development of this community facility. THE HOME: Set in rolling orchard countryside, Mont De Lancey was built in 1882 as the home of the Sebire Family. The house features hand-made bricks, 12 foot high ceilings and a wide verandah taking in panoramic views of the Yarra Valley and surrounding ranges. The furniture and fittings are original and have remained in the ownership
of the descendants of the pioneering families of the district. Surrounding
farm land and a delightfully re-established garden with 80 to 100-year-old
trees, provides a peaceful blend of past and present and are easily accessed
for your pleasure
MUSEUM: Mont De Lancey features a purpose-built, museum which
highlights the districts domestic, sporting, cultural and economic activity
since the 1880s. Included are items from collections of pioneer families
and photographs illustrating community lifestyles of that era.
St. Mary's Chapel was built in the early 1920's, serving the Anglican community at Wandin until late 1993, when it was moved to its new home at Mont De Lancey. St. Mary's has been faithfully restored and now operates as a non-denominational Chapel within the heritage award winning Mont De Lancey Tourism Complex. This authentic Chapel sits amongst the magnificent gardens of Mont De Lancey. The gardens are designed to display great colour all year round, and are the perfect setting for a garden wedding or just having those wedding photographs taken.
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