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 › Breen Tce
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
5,464 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 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 scheme
ZN
Zone
PUBLIC CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE ZONE
PCRZ
Jurisdiction
Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges, 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.
The official layer maps a bushfire risk zone 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.
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
VICZoned PUBLIC CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE ZONE · PCRZ (ZN). Official parcel area about 5,551 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. 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.” Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Official parcel about 5,551 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: EROSION MANAGEMENT OVERLAY; SIGNIFICANT LANDSCAPE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1; BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY; ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1. 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 $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. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.
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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned PUBLIC CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE ZONE · PCRZ (ZN). Official parcel area about 5,551 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. 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?
KnownlowOfficial parcel about 5,551 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: EROSION MANAGEMENT OVERLAY; SIGNIFICANT LANDSCAPE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1; BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY; ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1. 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
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 OlindaFondly known as Winterhawk, this magnificent Ferny Creek haven will take your breath away from vibrant sunsets that light up spectacular Port Phillip Bay views, to the twinkling city lights as night falls and the rare valley views to Mt Macedon. Nestled amongst the treetops in a large mature garden that cascades from Breen Tce all the way to Clarke Rd and the network of walking tracks through the National Park. This enchanting renovated weatherboard embraces its surrounding landscape with a captivating outlook from every aspect of the house. Winterhawk is set over two levels with a successful B&B zone downstairs. Brimming with a strong sense of history and happy memories, this inspirational setting has housed writers, musicians, photographers, and artists.
Magical meandering pathways lead from several alfresco zones into the century old garden comprising over forty mature rhododendrons, camelias, hazelnut grove, Japanese maples, a productive berry patch, and other hidden treasures in a park like setting. It makes for a seasonal and ever-changing garden landscape. Dreamy views are further enhanced by towering redwood, cypress, cedar, oak ash, chestnut and the seven giant cypress standing like sentinels to frame the distant horizon.
Talking Points
•An atrium style entrance makes a stunning first impression along with leadlight and original sash windows adding character and allure.
•The generous kitchen featuring a stone island bench allows the chef to socialise whilst enjoying the changing weather, the bird life, the sunsets, and the city lighting up. A butler’s pantry/laundry will keep life clutter free.
•Three generous living spaces flow seamlessly to three alfresco decks to enjoy brunch with birdsong, host large-scale celebrations with friends and family or simply turn the pages of your favourite novel.
•In true Hills style, large tree ferns hug the main deck and it is enchanting to peer into their crown from above.
•The expansive southern living area is perfect for congregating for conversation or a movie.
•Curl up by the comforting wood fire with a hot chocolate in hand.
•In a time where working-from-home is fast becoming the norm a home office drinks in stunning views providing a calm location to take those zoom calls.
•Designed for the masters of the home the main bedroom provides you with your own luxe stone ensuite with a skylit rainhead shower and sensuous deep soak bath.
•A stairwell leads down to a self-contained space with its own separate entrance and parking, wisteria clad deck and two bedrooms perfect to accommodate family and friends, or continue running it as a popular and successful B&B.
•The studio/workshop is located under the shade of a spectacular copper beech with windows thoughtfully placed to enjoy this creative space.
•At sunset, a glass of wine by the fire pit adjacent to the back deck with exceptional views through to Mt Macedon is a perfect way to end the day.
•Cook a snag, boil a billy, toast marshmallows and tell a few yarns down at the large campfire. Kids will find adventures here!
•Extras such as a double carport, abundant off-street parking, garden sheds, ducted and hydronic heating, three split system air-conditioners, ducted vacuum system, fenced dog yard, and drying cupboard.
•Located beside the National Park, Winterhawk is within walking distance of Sherbrooke Forest, wonderful cafes and shops, schools, Sassafras village, renowned gardens and a wide network of bush walks.
•The decks provide vantage points for observing a wide array of rare and tiny birds and the abundant variety of larger species – cockatoos, kookaburras, parrots and more. Additionally, the property welcomes wombats, deer, and echidnas to the garden.
Please note: All property details shown are correct at time of publishing. Some properties may have been sold in the preceding 24 hours and we recommend that you confirm open for inspection times with the listing agent direct or the listing office.
Listing description written by Jo Hirst, Bell Real Estate Olinda — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.