Stonnington House, Malvern
Stonnington is a spacious two storey brick and stucco mansion, erected in 1890 for Cobb and Co coachline proprietor and businessman, John Wagner, to a Boom style Classicism design by noted Melbourne architect Charles D'ebro. For thirty years (1901-31) the lavishly decorated mansion was used as the Government House in Victoria and later as a girl's school, hospital and teachers college.Stonnington is of architectural importance as an outstanding work of C A D ebro and an excellent example of late Boom style Classicism in Melbourne. The mansion and site, including the gatehouse, fences and once magnificent garden, is of historical significance being used as the residence of the Victorian Governor for thirty years after Federation. The finely detailed and crafted interiors are notable and especially the great hall, staircase and glazed lantern.
Location: 336 Glenferrie Rd, Malvern, VIC
