Set high in the hill in St Kilda. the house designed by Samual Jackson must have had an imposing presence. Because of the size of the Estate it was subdivided many times before the eventual demolition of the house. The collection of photos of this is rather depressing and was fully recorded by
Built as a residence for Octavius Browne in 1851 and designed by Samuel Jackson, Charnwood House was located in one of the highest positions in St Kilda.
Other Names | |
Date Built | 1851 |
Architect | Samuel Jackson |
Builder | |
Owners | Octavius Browne; Matthew Hervey; David Moore |
Description | Built in the Renaissance Revival style and located in one of the highest positions in St Kilda. |
History | Built as a residence for Octavius Browne. After later being sold to Matthew Hervey, pastoralist in 1854, the property was used as a temporary residence for John Manners-Sutton, governor. David Moore, merchant and politician later also owned this property. It was demolished in 1963. |
Occupants | John Manners-Sutton |
MMDB Entry |
6026 |
Obituaries Australia Entry | http://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/moore-david-4230 |
Reference/s:
Johnson, P. (2018). St Kilda’s Historic Mansions. Port Phillip Heritage Centre. https://issuu.com/copponline/docs/st_kilda_mansions_2018_exhibition_catalogue_pdf/18
Compiled by: Sally Moore
Last updated: 26.09.20

St Kilda,Victoria
Australia 3182
Charnwood house part of very large estate east of High Street.Original entry from High Street At Kilda. First identification Kearney Map 1855 SLV Vardy Map 1877 NW1 Wellington -barkly-Alma-Crimea SKHS collection