Western Victoria Bluestone Mansion
Coragulac House built in 1876 by the pioneering pastoralist family, the Robertsons, presents an incredible look into a historic rural bluestone mansion in Victoria’s west.
Renovated by its second private owner William Spence Chirnside using architect Guyon Purchas in the Art Nouveau style. Boasting an incredible grand entrance hall, a restored and decadent dining room, ladies parlour, & a spectacular Billiards room with lavish 6m high ceiling. Corragulac house takes a step back in time telling the story of early pioneering pastoral families who were so influential and instrumental in helping shape their local community of Colac. Get swept away with our Open Houses tour and take a step back in history - into the lavish lifestyle if these early 19th century families. Penny will present for you the history of the owners, the architects, the differing styles and point out all the incredible details that this bluestone mansion offers.
What we love
Pioneering blue stone homestead
Art Nouveau style
How the owners have meticulously renovated the mansion to its days of glory
Majestic architecture including 6 m vaulted cedar panelled ceiling
History of a bygone era
Sweeping views of the Western District of Victoria
Property website: Coragulac House Property book: Coragulac by Jennifer F O’Donnell
Photography: Kirsten Bresciani