Lorne Victoria Australia

Allenvale property was established by Jesse Allen (1857-1946) in 1880 when he went in for farming there, having selected 100 acres on the St George River. For 87 years, only Jesse and Abe have owned the property. Abe and son Ron opened up the Golf Links on the property in 1955, which became a great attraction for visitors to Lorne. Allenvale was always known as a popular beauty spot, particularly owing to its proximity to the Phantom Falls, the Canyon and other walks. Mrs Allen, of course, was famous for her devonshire teas, their popularity having become known throughout Australia.

In 1967 after 87 years in the one family, the Allenvale property changed hands. Mr A C Allen sold this delightful area to Kurt Veld of Melbourne, who is connected with the film and photographic industry, and is representing a company.

 

When Jesse Allen  selected Allenvale in 1880, it was covered in heavy timber.  Dick Anderson who was Len Allen’s mothers brother took up the land on the Lorne side of the St George River (Fishers Creek), later Tom Allen took over the area. They used to grow hops and Tom Allen made home made hop beer.

Jesse Allen and his wife started tea-rooms at Allenvale early on and used to serve them in a bush hut near the bridge. All the family used to come to town on Sunday morning to Sunday school. Jessie Allen’s house was built of bricks made from clay dug out of the ground at the site of his house and his father in law (Bricky Anderson) pulled down a brick kiln from Lorne and re-erected it on site at Allenvale.