516 Owens Road, Martinsville NSW 2265

Bushfire overlay confirmed | 14+ hectare block with high maintenance | 5G and satellite NBN only | Rental yield below 3.5% The property carries a confirmed bushfire overlay which imposes specific construction standards and vegetation management costs that can exceed $50,000 for compliance, while the 14.13 hectare block demands ongoing land maintenance that most buyers underestimate by thousands annually. The opportunity lies in the rarity of a 4-bedroom house on such a large lot within the Lake Macquarie LGA, where similar sized holdings are increasingly subdivided. This is a hold for capital growth or a private retreat, not a passive rental investment. What makes this competitively strong is the combination of timber wrapped design and wraparound veranda that creates genuine indoor outdoor living on a scale most new subdivisions cannot match, giving buyers a position that is scarce in the current market. The 3 carport spaces and reliable 5G coverage overcome typical rural connectivity frustrations. This property best suits a buyer seeking a full time lifestyle property or a long term land bank with immediate livability rather than a short term flip. To move forward, request the bushfire report and a land management cost estimate from the council before any offer.