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VIC › Kallista › Christian Grove
$735,000–$795,000
For sale
Asking range
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,954 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Asking
$735,000–$795,000
Asking range · $376/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Kallista at a glance
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Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$44,694 on top of the price (6.1% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: Victoria schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
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Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
Planning
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Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
VICPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
0 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownVictoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Honest achievable rent
UnknownNo advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Kallista at a glance
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Listed by Chandler & Co Real EstateSteeped in history and lovingly transformed, 'The Forrester's Hut' is far more than a home - it's a remarkable piece of Hills heritage reimagined for today's living. Set on a stunning, accessible 1,954m² fully fenced block bordering Sherbrooke Forest and walking distance from Kallista Village, Cooks Corner and local primary schools. This one of a kind property blends rustic character, thoughtful craftsmanship and modern convenience in a way that's truly unique.
Originally built in the 1940s as a humble holiday shack, renovating the cottage has been a labour of love. Today, the result is an enchanting space filled with warmth, light and personality. Clerestory windows flood the open plan living spaces with natural sunlight while accentuating the soaring ceilings, creating an incredible sense of openness.
Every detail tells a story, from the live edge timber slab island bench to the repurposed beams salvaged from the original Barwon Heads timber bridge, recycled railway sleeper lintels, handcrafted roof trusses and the striking rustic steel feature walls, reclaimed from the property itself. Even the circular ensuite window has been creatively fashioned from a salvaged steel drum clamp. The result is a home that feels like it has grown from the forest.
The spacious kitchen has been designed with generous storage, expansive bench space and picturesque views across the rear gardens, while a cleverly integrated home office keeps work and family life effortlessly connected.
There are two generous bedrooms with the main bedroom featuring built in robes and a full ensuite, while the second bedroom enjoys dual windows framing the surrounding greenery.
Large glass sliding doors open to treehouse views into the forest and lead to the extended living space on the expansive undercover wraparound deck. A perfect setting for entertaining, or simply soaking in the tranquillity of the surrounding gardens and forest. Ducted heating and cooling combined with the ambience of the wood heater, ensure cosy comfort in every season.
Outside, the magic continues. A meandering pathway winds through a lush fernery and beautifully established gardens, creating a private sanctuary where children and pets can roam freely beneath the towering beauty of the mountain ash rainforest. The local wildlife and birds are daily visitors, being on the edge of the Dandenong Ranges National Park and Australia's most well known lyrebird habitat.
A double garage with workshop and extensive under house storage offer exceptional practicality, with exciting potential to further expand the home or create a studio/workshop (STCA).
Rich in history, crafted with creativity and designed for modern family living, 'The Forrester's Hut' offers an opportunity to own not simply a home, but a truly unique piece of Hills history - a place where every timber has a story and every day feels just a little more special.
Please note: Information provided has been obtained from sources believed to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee information is accurate. Interested parties should make their own enquiries & obtain their own legal advice. We accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans, building age or condition).
Listing description written by Sharyn Chandler, Chandler & Co Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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