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Tools Contact Lister Printer Friendly Version of This Page Email This Listing to a Friend View a map of the area Listed by: Ascot House Receptions Phone: 03 9370 8717 Fax: 03 9370 5518 Homepage: http://www.ascothouse.com.au Info: Ascot House is an elegant Victorian mansion set in two acres of beautiful gardens, conveniently located in a quiet street just minutes from the CBD and airport. Ascot House has been meticulously restored retaining its original homely charm whilst providing today’s modern facilities. The house features antique furnishings, open fireplaces, sweeping verandas and grand dinning rooms with stunning garden views. Ascot House caters for functions of 20 up to 220 guests seated and up to 300 guests standing. Some of the functions catered for include weddings, engagement parties and christenings, as well as business functions and conferences. History of Ascot House An historical charm pervades Ascot House, built c.1860, as it stands amidst its magnificent gardens. For over 140 years the mansion has seen abundant hospitality and entertainment. Guests would arrive by horse and buggy through the era of Councillor John Thomas Smith, first owner of Ascot House, and look out over the extensive orchards on the 58-acre property. The property was originally purchased from the Crown for the sum of 118 pounds. John Thomas Smith was a member of the first council of the City of Melbourne and subsequently became lord Mayor of Melbourne from 1851 – 1864. He was a benevolent man and continually involved himself in charity work. Arthur Fenton, another prominent councillor, acquired Ascot House in the early 1900s. He was a colourful character involved in early aviation and catering. He subsequently heralded Ascot House into the catering field and this stately home became a reception house maintaining the tradition of hospitality. The property passed out of the Fenton family and many years later the Smith family’s silver was found buried in the cellars of Ascot House. At this time, the collection of silver was worth more than the property. Exquisite pieces of the silver are still in use at Ascot House today. The exceptional reputation of Ascot House Receptions has been established through its history and continues with the care and service of the Patinyotis family since 1978. This listing has been viewed 500 times. |
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