Romsey at a glance
6,233
People
$850,000
Median sale
$545/wk
Median rent
3.33%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 63 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Romsey › Drovers Retreat
$1,179,000
Last sold
14 Feb 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
1,859 m²
Land
214 m²
Building
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
Last sold
$1,179,000
14 Feb 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Romsey (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $581/m² of land (n=118). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Romsey at a glance
6,233
People
$850,000
Median sale
$545/wk
Median rent
3.33%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 63 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Romsey
+38.7%
Median sale
Suburb $850,000
-0.93 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.33%
Suburb median $850,000 from 63 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
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 $545/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
Romsey at a glance
6,233
People
$850,000
Median sale
$545/wk
Median rent
3.33%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 63 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by TCC Real Estate Macedon RangesCapturing elevated, sweeping views of rolling hills and breathtaking sunsets on 1,859m² approx, this exquisite four-bedroom plus study home, complete with a spacious shed and garage, offers unmatched space and contemporary luxury, just a stroll to town.
Polished timber floors and high ceilings make a lasting statement as you enter, flowing into spectacular open-plan living and dining areas warm with an ambient wood heater and unforgettable with the sweeping valley views. An impressive stone kitchen, equipped with premium appliances and ample storage, stands as the heart of the home, extending to a wrap-around north-west verandah and entertainer's deck, where unbelievable sunsets and leafy outlooks create a serene backdrop to everyday life.
The entry level reveals a lavish main bedroom, complete with a dual vanity ensuite and his and hers walk-in robes, exuding a sense of sophisticated comfort. Three additional bedrooms feature BIRs, with one bedroom set conveniently on the lower level beside the second living area, perfect for older kids seeking more independence. A stylish main bathroom with a separate WC, a large laundry, and a study caters to the needs of a modern family.
Beyond the interior, the new shedding to the rear with a car lift capable slab (10m x 7m) and rear access offers practical benefits for car enthusiasts and hobbyists alike, whilst the garden bursts to life in spring, transforming with over 5000 bulbs into a captivating sea of colour, accentuated by Pierre de Ronsard roses and established trees.
LED lighting throughout, solar panels, ducted heating, and split system AC add to the home's functionality and comfort, emphasised through a double remote garage at the front, promising an unrivalled blend of practicality and style in a memorable rural setting.
For further information and to arrange an inspection, please contact Zacton Mussared on 0458 988 483 or Chloe Brinkhuis on 0472 836 945.
DISCLAIMER: All stated dimensions are approximate only. Particulars given are for general information only and do not constitute any representation on the part of the vendor or agent.
Please see the below link for an up-to-date copy of the Due Diligence Check List:
http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/duediligencechecklist.
Listing description written by Zacton Mussared, TCC Real Estate Macedon Ranges — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.