Built in 1928, this $5.8M Dallas castle is now going to auction

After sitting on the market for nearly a year with no buyers, the 1928 French Norman mansion ‘Château des Grotteaux’ is heading for auction. Concierge Auctions will handle the sale, opening bidding on September 16 at around $2 million, according to CandysDirt. This is a significant drop from its initial asking price of almost $5.8 million. The auction of the Dallas property will close on September 29, followed by a live auction in Hong Kong on September 30.Lakewood’s historic mansion to go under the hammerLakewood’s historic mansion Château des Grotteaux first hit the market in October 2025 for nearly $6 million. For months, the seven-bedroom estate at 6941 Gaston Avenue failed to gain traction. So, in February 2026, the listing agent reduced the asking price to $5.8 million and relisted the property. And still, there were no buyers.For a home valued by the Dallas Central Appraisal District at $4.3 million, there were no buyers. Local buyers weren’t enthusiastic about paying the asking price. And now, via the international auction platform, the property can reach buyers across continents who may see potential in what local buyers have passed by. That’s exactly why Concierge Auction...