I have had a bit of a lazy day today, felt pretty tired so not achieved very much. Here is another filler from our recent trip to Melbourne.
These four properties are at Queenscliff which is a small town on the Bellarine Peninsula in southern Victoria, Australia, at the entrance to Port Phillip.
European explorers first arrived in 1802. Permanent settlement began in 1836 when squatters arrived in the area known as Whale Head.
Originally a fishing village, Queenscliff soon became an important cargo port, servicing steamships trading in Port Philip.
Queenscliff is a former 1880s seaside resort now known for its Victorian era heritage and tourist industry.
Very interesting buildings Babs.....beautiful architecture. I enjoyed hearing descriptions of Melbourne from our friends who visited yesterday & have been on holiday there. Good to be in touch btw!
@pcoulson Thanks Peter, the top left was indeed up for auction. https://www.abercrombys.com.au/queenscliff-queenscliff-hotel-16-gellibrand-street-ab2974/
It was originally the Queenscliff Hotel and is now a private home. I believe the estimate was between $3 and $4 million dollars, but what it sold for I don't know. I would love any one of these homes and Queenscliff is a lovely place. Victoria is a bit chilly in winter though.
@pippie Thanks Linda, yes it is a postal box in the bottom right picture. I think it dates back to Queen Victoria and was in use until 1988, but now is just there for decoration.
@happypat Thanks Pat. Queenscliff is a lovely place. Got your email and will be in touch. Had a lazy day today and had a bit of a Nanna nap while supposedly watching the news on TV this evening.
@onewing Thanks for the info Babs went onto the link, fantastic looking place like stepping back in time possibly inside Miss Phryne Fishers house, Miss fisher and Dr Lucia Blake are must see in our house, we would require a lottery win for this one, Jenny said may be a bit to large for two, she has trouble finding me now:)
@pixiemac@cruiser@thistle Thanks and yes I am resting. I am not a very patient patient though. Not too good at sitting still. I am doing fine though. Luckily I do tend to heal quickly.
I hope you are taking care of yourself :)
It was originally the Queenscliff Hotel and is now a private home. I believe the estimate was between $3 and $4 million dollars, but what it sold for I don't know. I would love any one of these homes and Queenscliff is a lovely place. Victoria is a bit chilly in winter though.