Originally the home of the Dromkeen National Collection Centre for Picture Book Art, but ideally suited to prestige lifestyle living or training/function centre.
History - an historic residence originally constructed in 1889, "Dromkeen" was the home of Judge Arthur Chomley who rose through the ranks of the legal profession to preside over both the County and the Supreme Courts of Victoria. His country estate was named "Dromkeen" to maintain a connection with his mother's family in Ireland. After change of ownership's, "Dromkeen" was purchased in 1956 by Art Entrepreneur, Mr Jack Manton with various additions made to the residence under his ownership. In 1973 "Dromkeen" was purchased by Mr & Mrs Oldmeadow and they saw the homestead both as a private residence and as a store centre for their educational bookshop. In 1985 the present owner purchased the property and since that time both the homestead and the Dromkeen Children's Literature Collection has continued to provide the opportunity of thousands of visitors.
Today the homestead is ideally suited to quality rural lifestyle living or a training/function centre (STCA).
Location - 1012 Kilmore-Gisborne Road - approx. 1.7 kilometres from Riddells Creek town centre, including the railway station on the Bendigo line that offers regular connections to the City. Approx. 30 minutes Tullamarine Airport.
Property Size - approximately 24 Acres of delightful gently rolling pasture country
with conifer plantations on all boundaries. "Dromkeen" has an elevated and
sweeping rural vista of the entire Macedon District and towards Melbourne. The
homestead is situated in an historic garden of huge pines and sweeping lawns which
typifies the unique history of this renowned holding.
Homestead - Circa 1889 - the spacious weatherboard home is of outstanding
character and quality. Comprising formal entrance the residence has a total of five
bedrooms with 3 bathrooms which includes a self-contained guest suite. There are
two sunrooms which have a wonderful aspect over the garden and various living,
dining and family rooms which includes the existing "gallery room" and its adjoining
store area. In addition the residence offers a main kitchen in the guest suite area
together with a second kitchenette. Services include electricity, telephone, mains
water and sewerage connection. Many outstanding features include - 4 open fire
places, vaulted timber ceiling and gas fired central heating.
Conference - Function Centre - in its own individual setting, "Dromkeen" also offers
a weatherboard Function Centre comprising two large rooms to facilitate functions,
modern large kitchen and full toilet facilities.
AN EXCLUSIVE LOCATION ON THE NORTHERN FRINGE OF MELBOURNE
