“The Chateau”, well known throughout the region as the “iconic Dookie district mansion”, will be offered for sale by auction on Friday 5th October 2018 by Kevin Hicks Real Estate.
“The Chateau” was built in 1886 by Mr John Curtain for his family and overlooked their vineyard. In recent times it has been home to the Moylans.
A gravel driveway meanders up to the footsteps of the classic architecture, with restored verandas overlooking the picturesque Dookie district.
Established mature trees and gardens provide privacy for the most attractive estate, comprising 21.07 ha – 52.2 acres (approx.) of land with red granite soil scattered with Murray Pine trees.
The home comprises five bedrooms upstairs with further accommodation in the original maid’s quarters at the back of the home with two separate structures creating a private courtyard with brick paving and undercover entertaining area with spa.
Downstairs offers two separate living rooms with open fire places, a functional country kitchen, and a large cellar with stairs and trapdoor access.
The home and gardens are fenced off with abundant farm shedding comprising of the shearing shed, machinery shed and barn close by with separate driveways. The land is fertile grazing to suit most small farming needs for stock, with troughs to paddocks.
“The Chateau” will suit the lifestyle buyer looking for tranquility and appreciate the splendid architecture of a bygone era.
