The Bachelor will be moving to a new mansion ahead of its ninth season, Daily Mail Australia can reveal.
The $6.3million property, in Dural in Sydney’s north-west, sits on five acres of land and features French chateau-inspired architecture.
The home, known as Le Chateau, features a long driveway leading to the mansion and an elegant fountain.
Inside the new Bachelor mansion: The Channel 10 dating show has moved from Oxford Falls to a $6.3million ‘French chateau’ in Sydney’s west (pictured)
In the centre of the fountain are tall statues of horses and mythical creatures.
The facade of the property includes details inspired by French country estates, in addition to sandstone steps, a mansard roof and manicured gardens.
Aerial photos show dozens of crates and a forklift truck outside the home as production begins on The Bachelor.
Picturesque: The $6.3million six-bedroom property, in Dural, sits on five acres of land and features French chateau-inspired architecture
European charm: In the centre of the fountain are tall statues of horses and mythical creatures
Stunning: The facade of the property includes details inspired by French country estates, in addition to sandstone steps, a mansard roof and manicured gardens
Upon entry, the contestants will be greeted by a lavish foyer as well as a stunning living room with a fireplace.
Inside, the mansion has six spacious bedrooms and 12 bathrooms.
The property also has an indoor swimming pool and spa area.
Grand entrance: Upon entry, the contestants will be greeted by a lavish foyer
Cosy spots: The home features a stunning living room with a fireplace
Dates by the pool: The property also has an indoor swimming pool and spa area
There’s an outdoor entertaining area around the back, which would be the perfect place for the cocktail parties.
Meanwhile, the women can keep fit using the tennis court and gymnasium.
The grounds of the estate are perfect for group dates, meaning the cast and crew won’t need to travel far beyond the mansion.
Party: There’s an outdoor entertaining area around the back, which would be the perfect place for the cocktail parties
Repairs? There appears to be a ladder set up as pre-production gets under way
Amenities: The women can keep fit using the tennis court and gymnasium
Extra space: There seems to be an annex to the main building, possibly a gymnasium
Last year, a well-placed source told Daily Mail Australia the producers were ‘tired of the show being spoiled by paparazzi photos’ and so moved location.
Before setting up in Dural, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette were filmed at a $2.3million property in Oxford Falls, in Sydney’s north.
This house served as the location for Locky Gilbert, Matt Agnew and Nick Cummins’ seasons of The Bachelor, and Elly and Becky Miles, Angie Kent and Ali Oetjen’s seasons of The Bachelorette.
New digs: Before setting up in Dural, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette were filmed at a $2.3million property in Oxford Falls, in Sydney’s north
No more spoilers? Last year, a well-placed source told Daily Mail Australia the producers were ‘tired of the show being spoiled by paparazzi photos’ and so moved location
Moving on: The Oxford Falls property served as the location for Locky Gilbert, Matt Agnew and Nick Cummins’ seasons of The Bachelor, and Elly and Becky Miles, Angie Kent and Ali Oetjen’s seasons of The Bachelorette. Pictured: Locky with Bachelor host Osher Günsberg
Before production moved to Oxford Falls, The Bachelor franchise had been filmed in houses in Hunters Hill and Glenorie.
Dural is only 40 minutes’ drive from Sydney’s central business district, which is likely where the single dates will take place.
The Bachelor will begin filming its ninth season in the coming weeks, with Osher Günsberg returning as host.
Coming soon: The Bachelor will begin filming its ninth season in the coming weeks, with Osher Günsberg returning as host