826 Don Road, Mount Toolebewong VIC 3777
826 Don Road, Mount Toolebewong VIC 3777
2019-built 3-bed lowset on 4.62 ha | backs onto state forest | 6-star loft design | bushfire overlay applies | retreat lifestyle buyer
A modern 2019-built 3-bedroom lowset house is set on 4.62 ha of bushland in Mount Toolebewong’s foothills. A compact 111 m² interior is paired with a 6-star loft design, double glazing, hydronic heating, reverse-cycle air conditioning, and solar, making the dwelling efficient. The house is backed by state forest, near Malleson Lookout and ten minutes from Healesville. This new dwelling on a large private rural parcel is rarely found locally. It is best suited to lifestyle buyers, tree-changers, or weekenders seeking a low-maintenance retreat with short-stay appeal. The Rural Conservation zoning and bushfire overlay are part of the area’s character and are likely to be accepted for this setting.
Value is shaped by bushfire overlay and prone-area status, which can narrow buyer interest and raise insurance costs. Rural Conservation zoning may limit subdivision, so value is tied to lifestyle use. The shed slab is offered for improvement, subject to permits. The compact interior may be suited to retreat use more than family living. Thin trade affects price.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 826 Don Road, Mount Toolebewong VIC 3777
Checks found:
Value Risk
1
Liquidity Risk
1
Planning Risk
1
Income Risk
Execution Risk
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Market Insight
Mount Toolebewong is a tightly held rural locality where scarcity defines the market. Demand is driven by owner-occupiers seeking lifestyle acreage, with family households dominant and rental activity negligible. The most recent house sale recorded a high price point, yet the market is characterised by extremely low turnover, making trend analysis unreliable. Future growth is constrained by modest local incomes relative to entry costs, elevated rate sensitivity among mortgaged owners, and a lack of published vacancy or days-on-market data. The combination of thin liquidity and affordability pressure presents a material risk for prospective buyers.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 3-bed acreage in Mount Toolebewong sold $1.2M; similar bush block sold $1.25M | Property Price Band: $1.2M-$1.3M | Value Drivers: 2019-built condition, 4.62 ha bushland, shed slab scope
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Parking
3
Land
4.62 ha
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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