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An outstanding building in an extraordinary position in the main street of Angaston, a perfect location for the ‘in house’ artist, designer or ideal for consulting rooms, offices and organisations. Tried and tested through its life the Masonic Hall has had numerous uses over its 140 years lifespan and is currently used as a private residence.
Seven symbolic steps take you over the waterless moat to the imposing heavy double doors which lead you into the central hallway. Two rooms either side with fireplaces in each are the smallest rooms and are currently used for a bedroom and formal lounge. The central room has been updated to provide a quality fitted bathroom and spa room separated through purpose built walls and ceilings within the expansive room, incorporating a kitchen nook this area becomes quite a comfortable living area. The ‘lodge room’ at the rear of the building is expansive and perfect for a gallery or show room due to the high ceilings, open space and plenty of natural light. Timber floors create a feeling of warmth and a natural flow on this upper level with windows reaching towards the ceiling encompassing you in its generous proportions.
Stone steps lead you down through cool gardens to the rear entrance taking you into the lower level. Prominent oregan timber beams from the Melbourne docklands have been positioned to form designated areas with a separate storeroom the full width of the building includes an open fireplace. The side door towards the front would allow for easy access to the main street and takes you around the ‘moat’ and under the stairwell where you can get the sense of the halls size.
The property on two titles backs onto the creek that runs through Angaston and is surrounded on two sides by a reserve and is a great place to relax and enjoy privacy.
Absorbed in local history this unique building opened in 1870 by John Howard Angas, the son of Mr George Fife Angas whom donated the land for the purpose built and much needed ‘mechanic institute’. Large enough to have room for a library, reading room, meeting rooms especially for the Masons, and a large room for public gatherings was rebadged and inscribed ‘Masonic Hall 1910′
There is nothing that these walls would not have seen or heard with over its lifetime, a place seeping in history. From secretive meetings with the Masons, whisperings in the library and the chatter of children in school this building having conscientious renovations & decorated to keep its history alive with modern comforts not being ignored the building anticipates its next story to enfold.