587 Fernleigh Road, Fernleigh NSW 2479

Bushfire overlay present | 16ha demands ongoing land management | low building coverage caps future subdivision | limited school catchment options The bushfire overlay is the primary risk here—it imposes mandatory vegetation clearance and higher insurance premiums, which will cost you roughly $3,000–$5,000 annually above standard cover. The 16-hectare block is an opportunity only if you actively manage the land; passive ownership erodes value via weed ingress and fire hazard accumulation. The sub-1% building coverage is a structural constraint—you cannot easily add a second dwelling without council special exemption. This is a lifestyle hold, not a development flip. What makes this rare is the full-sized tennis court and guest studio—they are almost impossible to replicate on similar acreage within 15 minutes of Byron Bay. The resort pool and hinterland views give you a defensible super-premium position against newer rural builds that lack these features. This property suits a high-net-worth buyer seeking immediate luxury occupancy without renovation risk—families or couples who will use the court and studio daily. The absence of flood overlay and presence of reliable NBN confirm it is a practical choice for remote work. To proceed, instruct your solicitor to confirm the bushfire overlay’s impact on future insurance claims and check the council’s policy on secondary dwellings—these two steps will settle whether this is a buy or a walk.