Daylesford at a glance
2,781
People
$760,000
Median sale
$509/wk
Median rent
3.48%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 50 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Daylesford › Duke St
5
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,505 m²
Land
Districts View
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 Daylesford (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,004/m² of land (n=110). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Daylesford at a glance
2,781
People
$760,000
Median sale
$509/wk
Median rent
3.48%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 50 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning scheme
ZN
Zone
COMMERCIAL 1 ZONE
C1Z
Jurisdiction
Hepburn
Hepburn, VIC
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.
The official layer maps a heritage listed area on this parcel, intersecting about 99.8% of it (Vicmap Planning, retrieved 1 Sept 2026). Verify the extent against the title before relying on unaffected land.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
VICZoned COMMERCIAL 1 ZONE · C1Z (ZN). Official parcel area about 1,473 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Heritage constraint may block demolition or dual occupancy even on a large block. Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Official parcel about 1,473 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1; ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 2; HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO436). Pay house money or walk — do not pay site money until a planner confirms a pathway through this stack. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $509/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. Heritage constraints are a maintenance and alteration cost, not usually a rent premium by themselves.
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
Loaded constraints look like they kill a naive land-size story. Pay house money, or walk, until a planner confirms a pathway.
Detail
Official parcel about 1,473 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1; ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 2; HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO436). Pay house money or walk — do not pay site money until a planner confirms a pathway through this stack.
Nearby competing dwellings and net yield are still unknown.
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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned COMMERCIAL 1 ZONE · C1Z (ZN). Official parcel area about 1,473 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.
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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 1,473 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1; ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 2; HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO436). Pay house money or walk — do not pay site money until a planner confirms a pathway through this stack.
Lot-level flood
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications 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
Daylesford at a glance
2,781
People
$760,000
Median sale
$509/wk
Median rent
3.48%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 50 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by McQueen Real EstateCommanding attention in Daylesford’s historic church precinct, Mount Stuart House (circa 1860) is one of the town’s most distinguished and admired residences. Positioned on a generous 1507 sqm corner allotment framed by established gardens, this landmark, commercially zoned property weaves together rich history, elegant design, and rare lifestyle opportunity—just moments from the cafes, galleries, boutiques and restaurants that have made Daylesford a destination for generations.
Built as a stately family home, Mount Stuart has worn many hats over the decades—from a WWI hospital for returning soldiers to a maternity hospital, and more recently, a beloved bed and breakfast following an extensive renovation and extension in 1999. Today, the home is a warm and gracious private residence, full of character and ready for its next chapter—be it private retreat, shared escape or boutique guest accommodation.
Inside, grand yet inviting spaces offer flexibility for both everyday living and entertaining. A formal lounge and separate library—each with open fireplaces—create elegant zones for conversation and calm, while the traditional dining room flows into a light-filled meals area and family room, where French doors open to the north-facing garden terrace. A commercial-grade kitchen anchors this generous living space, equally suited to intimate dinners or larger gatherings.
Accommodation is thoughtfully arranged with a private downstairs master suite complete with ensuite and study—ideal for owner-occupiers or onsite hosts. Upstairs, four beautifully proportioned bedrooms each feature their own ensuite, offering easy comfort for guests, family or clients.
Additional features include hydronic heating throughout, rainwater storage for the garden, productive veggie beds, and a double lock-up garage.
Set among some of Daylesford’s finest period homes and only a short walk to everything this iconic spa town offers, Mount Stuart House is a place of stature, warmth and potential. Whether you're seeking a forever home, an elegant weekend escape, or a return to boutique hospitality, this extraordinary property is ready to inspire its next custodian.
** We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable, however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.
Listing description written by Kim McQueen, McQueen Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.