39 Great Alpine Road, Bruthen VIC 3885

Renovated 3-bedder on 787sqm | dual street frontage | bushfire overlay | walk to Bruthen main street. This property’s competitive edge lies in its combination of a fully renovated interior with a 787sqm block and dual street frontage, rare for a house at this price point in Bruthen. The low-maintenance gardens and country-style kitchen reduce immediate post-purchase outlay, while the building coverage at 25% leaves room for a shed, studio, or subdivision potential subject to council approval. It best suits a first-home buyer seeking a turnkey home with future land optionality, or an investor targeting the rental demand evidenced by the prior $400/week listing. The bushfire overlay is the primary risk, increasing insurance costs and limiting some financing options—buyers should obtain a full insurance quote before exchange. The absence of recent sales history on the street means comparable evidence relies on 135 Great Alpine Road, which is smaller and unrenovated, so the price premium for this house must be justified by its condition. Dual street frontage and 25% building coverage create a logical opportunity for a future subdivision or granny flat, but this requires a planning check with East Gippsland. Hold as a low-maintenance home and reassess subdivision feasibility in 3–5 years.