Ferny Creek at a glance
1,527
People
$1,160,000
Median sale
$610/wk
Median rent
2.73%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Ferny Creek › Macnamara St
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
2,219 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
Last sold
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Ferny Creek (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $466/m² of land (n=64). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Ferny Creek at a glance
1,527
People
$1,160,000
Median sale
$610/wk
Median rent
2.73%
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 $610/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
Ferny Creek at a glance
1,527
People
$1,160,000
Median sale
$610/wk
Median rent
2.73%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Bell Real Estate MontroseNestled in the heart of Ferny Creek (rated one of Melbourne’s safest suburbs), this character-filled weatherboard home on a sweeping half acre allotment offers an enchanting escape with breathtaking westerly views stretching to Arthurs Seat. At dusk, as the suburbs below sparkle to life, this captivating outlook will never lose its charm—day or night, it's a view that reminds you just how lucky you are. Seamlessly blending hillside charm with French country elegance, luxe upgrades for modern living and bespoke touches throughout, this immaculately presented, turnkey home is a true hills sanctuary.
A grand stone island takes centre stage in the light-infused kitchen, complemented by a social breakfast bench for gathering around, 900mm cooker to cater for a crowd, and beautiful imported pendant lighting over the dining zone. French doors lead to a lavish lounge room with an original rock fireplace with gas log insert, bespoke built-in shelving, and picture-perfect garden greenery at every turn.
With three elegant king size bedrooms, including a master with a sublime ensuite and walk-in robe, this home caters to superb comfort and versatility. One of the bedrooms includes an attached sitting or TV room with Lopi-slow combustion fireplace, perfect for guests/multigenerational living or a quiet retreat space. Not to be outdone, the family bathroom with bevelled edge shower screen and a soaker tub is a masterpiece, featuring a skylight and a bespoke diamond leadlight window that casts magical prisms of light throughout the day.
Outside, this private, half-acre retreat has it all - wrap-around decking with a built-in barbeque for entertaining, garden “rooms” bursting with mature copper beech and ash trees, maples, rhododendrons, azaleas, agapanthus and foxglove, and even a children’s play area. Pathways wind through the grounds, leading to secluded sitting spots, a melodic water feature, and sweeping westerly views of the sunset, lightening shows and Melbourne’s sparkling skyline. Pure magic!
With Sherbrooke Forest nearby and Ferny Creek’s best walking trails at your doorstep, this is more than a home—it’s a lifestyle, offering endless beauty, privacy, space, and moments that feel like your own slice of paradise.
At a Glance:
• 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom character home on half an acre (approx. 2219m2).
• Character & Design: Classic weatherboard exterior with French country flair inside, complete with polished timber floors, French doors, ceiling roses, and ornate cornices.
• Luxe Kitchen: Luxurious finishes like 2-pack cabinetry, handmade tiles, Acqua Classica taps, a Sweigen range hood, Franke sink and a warming drawer.
• Refined Comfort: Ducted heating, Stegbar double-glazed windows throughout, reverse cycle air conditioning, and awnings on west-facing windows ensure year-round comfort.
• Gorgeous Bedrooms: Three large, robed bedrooms, including a master suite with walk-in wardrobe (featuring a revolving shoe rack) and ensuite.
• Beautiful Bathrooms: Fully tiled, underfloor-heating, marble flooring (main), and bespoke vanities.
• Enhanced Utility: Thoughtful touches like a laundry chute, built-in ironing board, Crimsafe screen doors and kitchen windows designed for easy cleaning.
• The Setting: Over half an acre of private, terraced grounds framed by a photinia hedge.
• Outdoor Entertaining: Wrap-around deck with BBQ with built in cupboard/heating above and factory-built weather blind plus a second alfresco decking.
• The Gardens: Surrounded by a garden wonderland with timed lighting, a water feature with pump, and irrigated garden beds.
• Garage & Storage: Internal entry to downstairs mudroom and double garage with extensive under-house storage to keep life clutter free.
• Location: A quiet no-through road a short stroll from Sherbrooke Forest and trails, this exquisite property invites you to enjoy nature, privacy, and a lifestyle infused with charm and comfort.
Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and 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 Ryan Bell, Bell Real Estate Montrose — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.