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Saturday 28-Apr-12 at 10:00     Preview: TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON.
ON LOCATION---(L'Orignal, Ont.) Civic number to follow shortly.(Updated Jan. 11th)

HISTORICAL PROPERTY (PART TWO) to be offered by AUCTION: "Standing far back from the winding highway on a promontory, commanding a compelling view of the laurentians and sweeping Ottawa river is DULDRAEGGAN HALL." (photos available)
DULDRAEGGAN HALL; The house was built in the early 1800's by Alexander Grant, a Scottsman and member of the Upper Canada Legislative council and the discoverer of Caledonia Springs. Duldraeggan Hall was designated as a heritage site in 1986. The estate had it's beginnings during the flavourful French regime from the chevrier de longueuiel in 1805. Mr. Grant brought various artists and artisans from Scotland to landscape and build the house.(more history is available upon request) Duldraeggan Hall passed from the Grants to Mr. Rafael and would later change hands to the Smith family, a very well known family. Duldraegan Hall is currently owed by Mr. Ron Firek. (NOTE: HOUSE TO BE AUCTIONED AT 1:30PM)

DULDRAEGGAN HALL - REAL ESTATE AND CONTENTS This is an opportunity to own a Beautiful Heritage Property, a piece of local History. This Historical Home was built circa 1810. The property was purchased by Alexander Grant in 1805, he brought artisans from Scotland to landscape the property and build a home which resembled his ancestral home in Scotland. Mr. Grant worked for the North West Fur Company at an early age, and later traded with the Indians on his own account. When he died at 75 years old his (2) daughters carried on the farm. More History regarding previous owners upon request. This Property has original Architectural details. The Home consists of a Living Room, Dining Room, Hall, Library, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Powder Room, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 6 Fireplaces, an Attic which leads up by a staircase, Basement with outside entry. Home is nestled on 50+ Acres, Fenced Fields, Original stone fencing, a Beautiful Gateway Entrance with Ornate Gargoyle Lamps leading up to the House. Outside buildings Including: Two Bedroom Home, Garage, Storage Buildings, Seven-stall Horse Barn, Two Car Garage, plus other out buildings of which one building on the property is one of the oldest standing buildings in Ontario. We were told it dates in the 1600's. There is so much more history regarding this property, if you require more information please feel free to contact us. Terms & Conditions of Sale of Property:(Auction of property will be at 1:30 p.m.(sold subject to a minimum reserve bid), Purchaser is required to pay $30,000.00 non-refundable down payment day of auction in the form of cash or certified cheque with the balance due upon closing within 30 days. The Home will be sold as is where is. The Purchaser is responsible for his or her own inspection, survey, and or any other costs that there may be upon closing. (NO BUYERS PREMIUM) For More Information or if you would like for a viewing of property we will be showing the property during the week of April 9th through April 16th. So please book ahead to make your appointment. Contact Leigh or Judy Cruise at 613-678-9983. Contents will be auctioned same day starting at 10:00 a.m. This Historical Home has much history to the area. This is an opportunity to own a piece of local History.

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TERMS: Cash or Cheque with proper I.D.       CRUISE AUCTION SERVICES       AUCTIONEER: Leigh Cruise (613)678-9983
OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OR ACCIDENTS
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