855 Wallan Road, Eden Park VIC 3757

Self-contained cottage | 20.46 acres backing state forest | 9-car shedding | parents’ retreat with wet bar | Bushfire Management Overlay. The buying case rests on the rare combination of a substantial main residence with a fully separate, income-capable cottage on a large, private lot that adjoins state forest. For a multigenerational household or a buyer seeking guest or rental flexibility, the configuration provides clear separation of uses without compromising the main home’s generous living zones, pool, and outdoor entertaining. The 6.5kW solar system and 200,000L water tanks reduce ongoing utility costs, while the 9-car capacity and extensive shedding support hobby farming, vehicle storage, or a home business. The property serves buyers who prioritise space, privacy, and dual-living potential over proximity to urban amenities. The Bushfire Management Overlay is the primary risk, imposing higher construction and maintenance costs and potentially limiting future subdivision or significant redevelopment. Buyers must budget for a bushfire attack level assessment and ongoing vegetation management. The 20.46-acre lot, while private, also means substantial land upkeep. On the opportunity side, the cottage can generate rental income to offset holding costs, and the property’s backing onto state forest is a permanent privacy buffer that few comparable lots offer. Hold this property as a long-term lifestyle holding or a dual-income family compound, not as a short-term speculation.