44 Gellibrand Street

Queenscliff VIC 3225

Lathamstowe was built as a gift from astute and aristocratic businessman Edward Latham to the Anglican Clergy to be used as a retreat and resting place.
As former owner of Carlton United Breweries, Latham recognised relaxed, well-positioned Queenscliff as a place of total serenity, surrounded by ocean and wetlands, yet easily reached from Melbourne.
Completed on May 1, 1883, the building was designed by Melbourne architect William J. Ellis and constructed by Thomas William Dally of Fitzroy.
Historical documents note 'Lathamstowe's' signature flat roof was extraordinary for it's time and was possibly the first of its kind in Victoria.
The rooftop was specifically designed to allow for promenading and taking in the property's astounding views across Port Phillip Bay, the township of Queenscliff, Swan Bay, towards Point Nepean and in the distance, the bright lights of Melbourne.
Today, the property's identical colonnaded facades continue to stand at Gellibrand and Stokes Street, towering over broad first floor verandahs and second floor balconies.
Old-world flourishes including Brooks, Robinson & Co stained glass windows, pressed metal ceilings, marble fireplaces and a cast iron spiral stairway to the peak of the 23-metre tower remain.
'Lathamstowe' was originally configured as a duplex. Current approved restoration plans offer buyers a wonderful opportunity to transform it into a single residence of unmatched opulence, should they desire.
As per the approved plans, on the ground floor, the grand entrance hall is flanked by a bedroom and billiards room with adjoining sitting room.
Also on the ground floor are two further bedrooms, both with walk-in wardrobes and en suites, a gym with private bathroom, office with powder room, a studio, meeting room, laundry and kitchenette that services the resort-style atrium pool.
The striking staircase leads past original stained glass windows to the first floor comprising the main bedroom and living areas - all of which feature outstanding ocean views.
The palatial master bedroom features a vast walk-in wardrobe and en suite.
The stunning kitchen features a considerable butler's pantry - ideal for entertaining guests - as well as a dining room, library with adjoining living area, sunroom or informal dining area and two further guest bedrooms, both with en suites and built in wardrobes.
An elevator services each level from the basement to the extraordinary landscaped rooftop terrace, which offers ocean views from Point Lonsdale towards Melbourne as well as the boutique streets of Queenscliff, multiple lighthouses and shipping channels.
With an air of elegance that has remained for more than a Century, 'Lathamstowe' is one of Victoria's unmissable and defining properties.
Agent in Conjunction
Fletchers
James Gladman 0408 583 633