Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead

Did you ever imagine life as a pioneer stonemason in the Australian bush? Here at Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead, that life comes alive. Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead isn’t just a building. It’s a portal to the 1880s. It whispers tales of Henry Sebire, who journeyed from Guernsey to Melbourne in 1850. Imagine him, a skilled craftsman seeking fortune in a new land. By 1867, Henry, with his wife Martha and four children, settled in Wandin Yallock. They leased 80 acres, a plot destined to become Mont De Lancey. Their mission? To feed the burgeoning population of Melbourne. The homestead itself, built in the 1880s, stands as a testament to their hard work and ingenuity. The very bricks that form its walls were made and fired right here on the property. Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead is more than just bricks and mortar. Inside, you’ll find authentic pioneer furniture and household items. Family photographs and cherished memorabilia offer glimpses into the Sebire family’s life. Outside, the story continues. A well, vital for survival, sits near a detached timber slab kitchen. This ingenious design protected the main house from potential kitchen fires. The kitchen, equipped with a period range and an array of old pots, pans, and utensils, stands frozen in time. Behind it, a small dairy completes the picture. The grounds of Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead extend beyond the family home. St Mary’s Chapel, a charming timber church built in the 1920s, graces the property. A blacksmith’s shop, other farm buildings, vintage vehicles, and machinery add to the historical tapestry. A museum and gift shop offer further insights and souvenirs. Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead is a captivating journey into the past.