Sutton Grange, Mornington
Sutton Grange, Mornington
DATE1925 to 1935
MEDIAImage
COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society
REG NO.1455.3
HISTORYOn November 7th, 1872, Thomas Allchin purchased approximately 6 acres of land, Crown Allotment No.12, from Fred Calvert, through the agents, Page, White and Company, for 366 pounds, 7 shillings, and sixpence. This land had a frontage to the Esplanade, and also Tanti Avenue. It was known as the “Oak” paddock, because of the large numbers of beautiful she-oaks it contained. In 1877 plans were drawn for the erection of “Sutton Grange” a large two storied residence fronting Tanti Avenue. Included in this residence was a tower which overlooked the Bay and which was built to enable Thomas to scan, through his long brass telescope, the shipping movements to and from the harbour, especially his ketch Maggie, which he had purchased to carry his goods between Schnapper Point and Melbourne. The building was finished in the early 1880’s. It is not known when Thomas Allchin began to make bricks. The Clay Pit and the brick making machine were located at the corner of the Sutton Grange Estate and Blake Street. These brick works were supposed to have supplied the bricks to the Church of England built in 1861 and the Presbyterian Church in 1866, there are records suggesting they operated until 1896. Thomas and Sarah Allchin also owned a shop in Mornington.
DESCRIPTION1. This is a front view of Sutton Grange. It is a red brick three storey grand building. Around the windows is a decorative cream brick trim. The roof is pitched and has slate tiles. In the centre is a tower which is the three storey part. There is a verandah along the front ground floor, with ornate iron work, and columns.
2. This is the back view of Sutton Grange. There are shutters on the ground floor windows. There is a fire escape visable on the left of the photo.
3. This shows a family standing at the front entrance of Sutton Grange. There is a woman wearing a cloche hat and coat. The man standing in the centre of the group is wearing a suit with a waistcoat, hat and he has a cane. There is a young boy stood in his bathers in the front of the group. There is a young man to the left of the group, he is sitting on the brick work which is either side of the steps up to the front door. On the right of the group is another man, wearing a suit with a waistcoat. A watch chain can be seen on his front.
Brickworks, Historic buildings, Oak trees
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