Petit Chateau
Oatlands
PETIT CHATEAU
Architect: James Smith (1837)
On the edge of Lake Dulverton in the historic township of Oatlands, sits Petit Château, a beautifully restored 1837 Colonial Georgian sandstone cottage with a thoughtfully designed sympathetic addition.
Originally built in 1939 by owner and local High St tailor, James Smith, who lived there until his passing in 1874, the home has been shaped over time by a cast of owners and residents — including Oatlands’ second schoolmaster John Fyfe, and several local figures such as William Dawson, Thomas Hampton, Frederick Cornish and Emma Burbury.
The original cottage has been respectfully restored to highlight its colonial sandstone construction, original Georgian windows and enduring craftsmanship, while a light-filled extension has been added with French-inspired detailing. New spaces demonstrate how a modest footprint can adapt to modern living through good orientation and design. Now a well-loved family home and luxury accommodation, Petit Château provides an example of how heritage and contemporary living with flexible usage can harmoniously coexist.
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