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Australia’s second PM’s seaside home sold at auction after federal funding was denied, leaving it unsold despite community support.
Alfred Deakin’s historic seaside home, Ballara, in Point Lonsdale, Victoria, passed in at auction after the federal government withdrew funding for its public acquisition.
Built in 1907 by Australia’s second prime minister, the property, which has remained in the Deakin family, contains original furnishings, artwork, and gardens.
A campaign led by Deakin’s great-grandson, Tom Harley, sought to buy it for $8.2 million through Deakin University with support from former leaders and heritage advocates.
Despite community backing and a $300,000 pledge from the Borough of Queenscliffe, federal funding was denied, leading to no bids after a vendor bid of $5.2 million.
The home remains unsold, with ongoing discussions about its future under heritage protections and planning controls.
La segunda casa costera del primer ministro de Australia se vendió en una subasta después de que se le negó el financiamiento federal, dejándola sin vender a pesar del apoyo de la comunidad.