Stained glass window, Buda Villa, Castlemaine, Victoria Australia
Buda villa, built c1862, was bought by Hungarian-born silversmith Ernest Leviny, whose family occupied it for 118 years (1863–1981).
It was added to in 1890 and renamed Buda.
Ernest Leviny arrived in Australia in 1853 during the goldrush era, choosing to stay in the township of Castlemaine. With his wife Bertha, and their talented children, Ernest developed Buda from the rather modest Indian bungalow purchased in 1863, to a handsome home set in enchanting gardens.
Buda displays the furnishings, artworks and domestic effects of its former owners.
Buda is registered by Heritage Council Victoria.
Stained glass window, Buda Villa, Castlemaine, Victoria Australia
Buda villa, built c1862, was bought by Hungarian-born silversmith Ernest Leviny, whose family occupied it for 118 years (1863–1981).
It was added to in 1890 and renamed Buda.
Ernest Leviny arrived in Australia in 1853 during the goldrush era, choosing to stay in the township of Castlemaine. With his wife Bertha, and their talented children, Ernest developed Buda from the rather modest Indian bungalow purchased in 1863, to a handsome home set in enchanting gardens.
Buda displays the furnishings, artworks and domestic effects of its former owners.
Buda is registered by Heritage Council Victoria.