Historical information

This home was formerly known as ‘Guildford’ and was built in 1888. 'Guildford' / ‘Monserrat’ originally fronted Mont Albert Road.
1888-c1900 George Jobbins, architect
1900-04 William Holmes, designer of the electrification of Melbourne suburban railways
1906-22 Philip Parer family - Phillip Parer was one of 5 Parer sons & 3 daughters who came to Australia from Spain from the 1850s onwards. The family set up a catering business.
1922-23 George Dicker family, later of Mont Albert Road
After the frontage was sold, the entrance to 'Monserrat' became Wandsworth Road.

Physical description

A black and white photograph of a Italian Boom style house, with a double row of iron lace, and pairs of verandah columns in place of the usual single ones. The roof structure is elaborate and with chimney pots on the substantial Victorian chimneys.