Montsalvat is a Gothic / medieval European (French Provincial) eclectic landmark in Eltham, Victoria, Australia, and a filming location for Queen of the Damned (2002), Judy and Punch (2019) and Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (2013) among other productions. Built in 1934, it was designed by Justus Jorgensen. It is owned by Montsalvat Trust (The Trustee for Montsalvat Trust), a registered Australian charity.
Location: Eltham, Victoria, Australia
Verified facts
- Located in Eltham, Victoria
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10931, SRC-10932 - Appeared in Queen of the Damned (movie, 2002)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10931, SRC-10932 - Appeared in Judy and Punch (movie, 2019)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10931, SRC-10933 - Built in 1934
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10931, SRC-11300, SRC-11854 - Designed by Justus Jorgensen
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10931, SRC-11300, SRC-11855 - Historic designation: Heritage Victoria Register; National Trust of Victoria classification; Australian Register of the National Estate
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10931, SRC-11300, SRC-11854 - Built in 1934
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10931, SRC-11300, SRC-11855 - Designed by Justus Jorgensen
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10931, SRC-11300, SRC-11854 - Historic designation: Victorian Heritage Register; Register of the National Estate
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10931, SRC-11300, SRC-11854 - Appeared in Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (tv, 2013)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10931, SRC-11358, SRC-13660 - Architectural style: Gothic / medieval European (French Provincial) eclectic
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10931, SRC-11854 - Owned by Montsalvat Trust (The Trustee for Montsalvat Trust), a registered Australian charity (since 1975)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-13905, SRC-13906, SRC-10931 - Architectural style: French provincial Gothic
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12208, SRC-10931, SRC-12580 - Appeared in Thirst (movie, 1979)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10931, SRC-12018, SRC-12581 - Appeared in Felicity (movie, 1979)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10931, SRC-12019, SRC-13661
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10931 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montsalvat (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10932 — https://www.imdb.com/search/title/?locations=Montsalvat,+Eltham,+Victoria,+Australia (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10933 — https://vicscreen.vic.gov.au/choose-victoria/locations/montsalvat (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11300 — https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/63347 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11358 — https://cosypursuits.com/miss-fisher-location-list/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11854 — ToMelbourne.com — Montsalvat: Australia's Artistic Heritage Site (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11855 — Our Australian Gardens — Montsalvat, A Creative Landscape (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12018 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirst_(1979_film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12019 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felicity_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12208 — https://www.emelbourne.net.au/biogs/EM00999b.htm (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12580 — Australian Dictionary of Biography — Justus Jorgensen (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12581 — australianscreen (ASO), National Film and Sound Archive — Thirst (1979) curator's notes (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13660 — IMDb — Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, 'Murder Under the Mistletoe' (2013), Filming & production (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13661 — IMDb — Felicity (1978), Filming & production (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13905 — https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View?id=80726651249 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13906 — https://montsalvat.com.au/about/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Felicity filmed?
Montsalvat, in Eltham, Victoria, is a real-world filming location used for Felicity. This property has also appeared on screen in Judy and Punch, Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, Queen of the Damned, Thirst.
Where was Judy and Punch filmed?
Montsalvat, in Eltham, Victoria, is a real-world filming location used for Judy and Punch. This property has also appeared on screen in Felicity, Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, Queen of the Damned, Thirst.
Where was Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries filmed?
Montsalvat, in Eltham, Victoria, is a real-world filming location used for Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries. This property has also appeared on screen in Felicity, Judy and Punch, Queen of the Damned, Thirst.
Where was Queen of the Damned filmed?
Montsalvat, in Eltham, Victoria, is a real-world filming location used for Queen of the Damned. This property has also appeared on screen in Felicity, Judy and Punch, Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, Thirst.
Who designed Montsalvat?
Montsalvat was designed by Justus Jorgensen.
Where is Montsalvat located?
Montsalvat is located in Eltham, Victoria.