Labassa by Night

From mansion to tenement, Labassa is a rare survival of nineteenth century splendour. Labassa is an exuberantly decorated high Victorian mansion. Its vibrant history continued well into the twentieth century as home to a silent movie star, artists and bohemians. The interiors are a treasure of ornamental decoration with lavish Japanese wallpapers, ornate stained glass and a rare trompe l’oeil ceiling. Redeveloped in the French Second Empire style by German-born architect, John A. B. Koch, for owner Alexander William Robertson, the house was remodelled in 1889 into a thirty-five roomed mansion with views across Port Philip Bay. Converted into flats in the 1920s, it functioned as a tenement until 1980. From housing post-war European immigrant families in the 1950s to the psychedelic haze of the 60s and 70s counterculture, Labassa’s diverse history is ready for you to discover.

Additional Booking Information

*Please note the tower will not be included in this event*
*Please note there is no parking available in Manor Grove - please park on Orrong Road.
*Please note each session requires a minimum of 10 people to run - if this number is not met, attendees will be notified 24 hours out from the event.