14 Hennessy Avenue, Elwood, Vic 3184

An acquisition of monumental significance in Melbourne’s prestigious Bayside market, the magnificent c. 1891 Sherwood Hall commands an extraordinary 2,751sqm approx. estate, representing a generational opportunity to secure one of the city’s great surviving Italianate Victorian mansions.

Originally known as Rotherfield, this distinguished residence was commissioned by Joseph Syme, former co-owner of The Age, and designed by celebrated architect David Askew, whose portfolio includes Melbourne’s iconic Block Arcade. Among the few remaining grand estates of the city’s prosperous Victorian era, this National Trust-classified landmark represents a compelling opportunity for long-term ownership and preservation, comprising 15 residences, 12 of which are currently leased, with studio, one bedroom plus study layouts, providing substantial grounds and unprecedented scope for comprehensive restoration, reinstatement as a grand private estate or sympathetic redevelopment, subject to relevant approvals.

Much of Sherwood Hall’s original grandeur remains, with soaring ceilings, ornate period detailing, and exquisite stained glass reflecting its Victorian opulence and its origins as a singular family residence. Its fascinating history spans generations of notable occupants, including ownership by the Darrell Lea family.

This landmark's importance extends far beyond its considerable dimensions, offering a remarkable opportunity to steward an irreplaceable piece of Victoria’s architectural story. Within easy reach of Tennyson Street cafés, St Kilda Botanical Gardens, Brighton Road trams, Balaclava Station and Elwood Beach, Sherwood Hall represents a historically notable acquisition, with the potential to restore the grandeur of an admired estate and establish a lasting legacy for future generations.

Type

House

Bedrooms

15

Bathrooms

15

Parkings

5

Area

2,751 m²