The Mansion @ Melbourne, FL
The Mansion... a hidden 1905 gem...
I visited The Mansion with my husband on 02/14/2016. I didn't know much about it until I got there and started to discover the place.
The place is a restaurant, but not like any other restaurant. It is indeed a Mansion. The house has a long history that dates back to 1905 when it was constructed as a winter home of its first owners Nannie McBride Lee and her husband, John B. Lee. They loved it so much that they started living in it year-round.
Due to its very sturdy construction, the house served at times as a hurricane shelter. It went through cycles of selling, renting, and abandoning. In 1975, the former owners bought the house and restored its beauty by removing layers of paints and neglect, revealing the original oak beams, iconic columns and wood stairs.
The current owners decided to honor the history of the building while they are creating a very unique place to dine, entertain, shop and celebrate.
I often take pictures of unusual places that I visit. Sometimes you're taken by the beauty of a place you just can't but make a movie about it. Enjoy!