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VIC › Elphinstone › Cemetery Rd
$980,000–$1,070,000
For sale
Asking range
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
50,181.02 m²
Land
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
Asking
$980,000–$1,070,000
Asking range · $20/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Elphinstone at a glance
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Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$59,998 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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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
Elphinstone at a glance
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Listing material
Listed by Cantwell Property CastlemaineModern living and natural beauty come together in perfect harmony. This re-imagined late 1970s mudbrick home sits quietly on approximately 12.4 acres of private bushland, offering a lifestyle that feels both grounded and effortlessly stylish. Surrounded by native flora and alive with birdsong, it is a sanctuary where sustainability meets sophistication.
The home's mudbrick construction speaks to its eco-conscious origins, providing natural insulation and thermal regulation, while its north-facing orientation captures the warmth of the sun. Inside, the interiors have been thoughtfully updated to reflect a contemporary aesthetic without losing their rustic soul. A practical mudroom leads into a striking kitchen finished in deep green and black tones, complete with stone benchtops, a freestanding gas cooktop and oven, dishwasher, and an island bench designed for casual dining.
From here, the space opens into a dramatic living and dining area where a timber-clad cathedral ceiling with recycled beams soars overhead. A large brick fireplace anchors the room, complemented by a wall of windows that frame uninterrupted views of the surrounding bushland. Natural light floods the space, creating an atmosphere that feels warm, inviting, and deeply connected to nature.
The main bedroom suite offers a retreat with built-in robes, a split system, and a luxurious ensuite featuring a freestanding bath, shower, vanity, and toilet. Two additional bedrooms, both with split systems, extend the accommodation, with one offering external access. A mezzanine level adds flexibility as a fourth bedroom, second living area, or creative studio, complete with balcony access and a unique vantage point over the living space. A second bathroom, a separate toilet, and laundry with external access complete the layout.
Character details such as handmade brick flooring and leadlight windows sourced from a Surrey Hills period home add texture and history, while modern conveniences include mains power, an integrated solar system, and solar-boosted hot water. Outside, the property backs onto State Forest, ensuring privacy and tranquillity. Two carports, a dam, three water tanks, and a shed provide practicality, while the fully fenced house yard features a low-maintenance native garden with established gums and wattles.
Just minutes from Elphinstone and a short drive to Castlemaine, Malmsbury, and Kyneton, this property is ideally positioned for those seeking a peaceful retreat without sacrificing convenience. With easy access to the Calder Freeway, Melbourne is only 70 minutes away, and Bendigo is just 30 minutes, making this the perfect escape or permanent home base.
Whether you dream of a peaceful bush retreat, a hobby farm, or a sustainable lifestyle sanctuary, this property offers endless possibilities in a setting that feels both timeless and beautifully renewed.
Listing description written by Nick Haslam, Cantwell Property Castlemaine — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.