 The land on which Lochiel stands forms part of an original deed of grant of (described as allotment 5 of portion 1) made in April 1855 to John James Perry and William Anthony Brown both of Brisbane.It is not known whether the land was occupied at this time, however Nehemiah Bartley writing in 1854 describes a foot track over Toorak Hill (then called Gage's Hill) to German Station at Nundah so avoiding the longer route by the river bank.Prior to 1845 squatting licences were known to have been granted in this vicinity (including to Gage who cleared land, and planted maize and vegetables).