Narbethong at a glance
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VIC › Narbethong › Maroondah Hwy
$890,000–$950,000
For sale
Asking range
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
42,800 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
$890,000–$950,000
Asking range · $21/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Narbethong at a glance
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Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$54,357 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
Narbethong at a glance
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Listed by Gunther Real EstateHidden away on the iconic Black Spur, this extraordinary rainforest retreat delivers a rare blend of privacy, sustainability and established income, set within a breathtaking and pristine natural landscape.
MAIN RESIDENCE - ESTABLISED AIRBNB INCOME
Extensively transformed by the current owners from a previously run-down condition, the character filled two-bedroom main residence is warm, inviting and rich in charm. A country-style kitchen, cosy lounge and dedicated dining area with wood heater form the heart of the home, while the enclosed sunroom invites you to unwind and take in the surrounding greenery year-round. Outdoors, beautifully designed entertaining areas, including a fire pit, create ideal spaces to relax beneath the forest canopy.
Now also operating as successful Airbnb accommodation, the main residence adds a valuable second income stream alongside the existing guest accommodation. Whether you choose to live in the home, or continue offering each as sought-after short-stay accommodation, the flexibility to enjoy dual accommodation opportunities is a rare and highly attractive feature.
THE HUT – ESTABLISHED AIRBNB INCOME
Set privately away from the main residence, "The Hut" is a fully self-contained guest retreat currently operating as a successful Airbnb/B&B with consistent bookings. Complete with its own bedroom, rustic-luxe bathroom, outdoor cooking facilities, fire pit and elevated porch, it captures sweeping views through native forest to distant mountains. It delivers an immediate and reliable income stream, alternatively it can be used as a private guest or family retreat, or additional bedroom alongside the main home.
THE BARN – CONVERSION POTENTIAL
Adding further appeal is a rustic barn brimming with potential, ideally suited for conversion into additional Airbnb accommodation, a creative studio or a self-contained business or home office. This flexible space opens the door to future expansion and enhanced opportunities.
Set within a remarkable collection of native and exotic plantings introduced by renowned botanist Ferdinand von Mueller, the property forms a living botanical legacy, with some specimens now rare in their country of origin. Sustainability is a defining feature, with thoughtful systems and land stewardship supporting low property maintenance and long-term self-sufficiency in this pristine rainforest setting. Life here is deeply connected to nature, with vibrant autumn colour, lush summer greenery, misty winter mornings and flourishing spring gardens creating a constantly evolving landscape. On occasional winter mornings, snowfall lightly dusts the property, adding to its quiet magic, all complemented by abundant wildlife.
Despite its peaceful seclusion, the property remains conveniently located within easy reach of Healesville and Marysville, and approximately 90 minutes from Melbourne.
A holding of this calibre is a rare opportunity - a place where you don't simply live in the forest, but become its custodian, with the added benefit of an existing income stream, sustainability and future growth.
For additional information please visit: www.sequoyahretreat.com.au.
To truly appreciate everything this exceptional property has to offer, contact Elvira today to arrange your private inspection.
Listing description written by Elvira Donnelly, Gunther Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.