Olinda at a glance
1,741
People
$1,180,000
Median sale
$629/wk
Median rent
2.77%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Olinda › Lumeah Ave
For sale
For sale
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
9,315 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Olinda at a glance
1,741
People
$1,180,000
Median sale
$629/wk
Median rent
2.77%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
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 is recorded. Suburb median rent $629/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
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.
1 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
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
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
Olinda at a glance
1,741
People
$1,180,000
Median sale
$629/wk
Median rent
2.77%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Bell Real Estate OlindaThe gates close behind you and the world softens instantly. Towering tree ferns line the approach, the air cool, the light filtered, and the everyday noise replaced by birdsong and rustling leaves. Welcome to Lauriston Brae, a rare Olinda sanctuary set across more than two glorious acres where luxury living and nature exist in quiet harmony.
Originally built around half a century ago and now exquisitely renovated, the home balances classic architectural grace with modern indulgence. Every window feels curated, framing layers of garden beauty while flooding interiors with natural light. Wainscoting, chandeliers, high ceilings, expansive picture windows and French doors create a refined yet relaxed atmosphere where elegance is subdued but ever present.
The gardens themselves are nothing short of extraordinary. Inspired by Edna Walling design principles, winding paths weave through rare botanical plantings including tree ferns, Japanese maples, azaleas and rhododendrons. A WWI Memorial listed on the Victorian Heritage Register sits respectfully within the landscape, while moats, a natural rock fountain and leafy enclaves create moments of quiet discovery at every turn.
Inside, the kitchen is both centrepiece and conversation starter. A marble topped island with pendant lighting anchors the space, complemented by a 900mm cooker, stainless steel work surfaces and a two-way butler’s pantry that rivals the main kitchen. With a second sink, Miele appliances including coffee machine and oven, and excellent storage, entertaining becomes seamless rather than stressful. The adjoining meals area places garden views front and centre, turning everyday dining into something special.
Living options are plentiful and beautifully considered. The atrium-style sunroom wrapped in glass, complete with gas log fire, opens to the terrace and invites long afternoons with a book or a glass in hand. A grand sunken lounge with marble fireplace and built-in wet bar sets the scene for memorable evenings, while the formal dining room with chandelier and handcrafted carpet delivers a little theatre for special occasions.
Accommodation continues the theme of comfort with refinement. The main bedroom is lavish in scale with extensive floor to ceiling robes, a sitting area and a marble finished ensuite featuring double shower, twin basins and a bath designed for lingering. Two further bedrooms with robes, a stylish family bathroom and sky lit powder room provide flexibility for family or guests.
The workshop behind the garage offers a multitude of possibilities including a rental income stream, working from home space, teenage retreat, games room, gym, yoga studio or multigenerational living.
Outdoors, the lifestyle offering keeps unfolding. A private terrace with barbecue zone overlooks the in-ground pool and spa, ideal for summer gatherings. A double garage with workshop space, a separate rumpus or potential self-contained unit behind the garage, ducted heating and a generous laundry complete the practical picture.
More sanctuary and garden estate than a home, it’s a place to exhale while still being moments from Olinda village, cafés, galleries and the broader hills community and attractions.
At a glance:
- Over 2 acres of landscaped botanical gardens with Edna Walling influence, heritage-listed WWI Memorial, moats and natural rock fountain
- Fully renovated luxury residence blending classic character with modern comfort
- Four bedrooms plus study, multiple formal and informal living zones
- Marble kitchen with grand island, 900mm cooker and
- Two-way Butler’s pantry with Miele appliances, second sink, integrated coffee machine and access to the dining room
- Atrium sunroom with gas log fire plus grand sunken lounge with marble fireplace and wet bar
- Formal dining room with chandelier and handcrafted carpet
- Opulent main suite with extensive robes and marble ensuite
- Private terrace with BBQ area, inground pool and spa
- Double garage with workshop and storage space plus additional off street parking
- Huge rumpus or potential self-contained space at the back of the garage
- Ducted heating, spacious laundry, abundant natural light throughout
- Rare lifestyle property offering privacy, luxury and immersive connection to nature
Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition). Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal advice.
Listing description written by Zac Bell, Bell Real Estate Olinda — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.