Castlemaine at a glance
7,306
People
$735,000
Median sale
$488/wk
Median rent
3.45%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Castlemaine › Vincent Pl
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
618 m²
Land
65 m²
Building
Districts View
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
Last sold
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Castlemaine (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $987/m² of land (n=150). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Castlemaine at a glance
7,306
People
$735,000
Median sale
$488/wk
Median rent
3.45%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 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 $488/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
Castlemaine at a glance
7,306
People
$735,000
Median sale
$488/wk
Median rent
3.45%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Cantwell Property CastlemaineTucked away in a quiet laneway that evokes the charm of the English countryside is a double-fronted Victorian brick cottage, gracefully set on a generous 618sqm (approx) allotment. With its north-facing verandah, terraced gardens, and views across Kalimna and the township, this home offers a rare blend of heritage, privacy, and lifestyle.
Just 800 metres from central Castlemaine, this character-filled residence is ideal for a permanent home, weekend getaway, or Airbnb retreat. The setting feels worlds away, yet everything you need is just moments from your door.
A Home with History
It is worth noting that this cottage holds a fascinating architectural story. It is believed to have begun life as a timber-framed tent, later bricked in, making the chimney older than the brickwork itself. Remnants of the original timber frame are still visible, especially to the right of the chimney, where they were intentionally left exposed. During restoration, some timber was removed to ensure structural integrity, but the original shingles remain in the roof of the front two rooms, hinting at an even earlier origin. While the first recorded rates date to the early 1900s, the cottage's true age may be older still.
A Place to Escape To
Step inside to discover interiors that have been respectfully updated, retaining their historic soul while embracing modern comfort. The living room features timber-clad cove ceilings, French doors opening to the verandah, and a Morso wood heater inset into a period fireplace. A ducted split system ensures year-round comfort.
The main bedroom mirrors this charm with its own timber ceiling and French doors, while the second bedroom/study offers flexibility and warmth with timber-clad ceilings.
At the heart of the home, the kitchen and dining area is a welcoming space with a solid wood heater and baker's oven, freestanding gas cooktop, and split system. It overlooks a private side entertaining area, perfect for long lunches and quiet evenings.
Practical & Picturesque
> Bathroom with laundry facilities, shower over bath, vanity and separate toilet
> Mudroom for everyday ease
> Carport, shedding, and water tank
> Slate-paved terraced garden with steps and established landscaping
> Views of Kalimna and Castlemaine's surrounds
This is a home that invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and enjoy the beauty of Castlemaine from your own private sanctuary.
Listing description written by Megan Walmsley, Cantwell Property Castlemaine — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.