In 1855, he purchased Milton House built by Mr Eldridge, the chemist, and his family lived there until about 1864, after which he continued to own the property but leased it to various tenants.
In 1855, he purchased Milton House built by chemist Ambrose Eldridge (the house and associated Milton Farm give the name to the suburb of Milton). The McDougall family lived there until about 1864, after which they continued to own the property but leased it to various tenants.