Como House, Historic mansion in South Yarra, Australia
Como House is a historic mansion in South Yarra combining Australian Regency and Italianate architectural styles set on an expansive property. Formal gardens and grounds surround the main residence, creating an integrated estate landscape.
The house was built in 1847 for Sir Edward Eyre Williams and remained under family ownership for many decades before changing hands in 1959. This transfer allowed the estate to open to the public as a protected heritage site.
The house displays living patterns from the 1800s through its original furnishings, showing how wealthy families organized their daily lives and spaces. Walking through the rooms reveals personal touches and domestic routines that shaped the household.
The gardens are open to visitors during daylight hours, while access to the house interior requires joining a guided tour available on specific days. Check in advance which days tours operate, as they do not run daily.
The Seekers filmed the music video for their version of "Morningtown Ride" at Como House. The 53-acre estate that William Sangster laid out from 1855 included a rocky hill and a swamp beside the Yarra River, with five acres given over to formal pleasure gardens and separate plots for almond trees, vegetables and fruit.
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