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SA › Lower Mitcham › Wattlebury Rd

40 Wattlebury Rd, Lower Mitcham SA 5062

For saleHouse

For sale

For sale

5

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

6

Car spaces

865 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

This is on the market — is it worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale — no asking price recorded(Listing record · 19 Aug 2026)
  • CalculationLand 865 m² against a 141 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Lower Mitcham (last 5 years) with land size: median $2,156/m² of land (n=45). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Lower Mitcham (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,156/m² of land (n=45). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Lower Mitcham at a glance

2,196

People

$1,587,500

Median sale

$604/wk

Median rent

1.98%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 10 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Lower Mitcham report →

Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

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, bushfire and heritage

i

Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Records

Property history

  1. Listedprice unknownavailable19 Aug 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

SA

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $604/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. 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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

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

What this means for this property

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.”

Read more

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

What is known for this property

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

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Lower Mitcham in one glance

Lower Mitcham at a glance

2,196

People

$1,587,500

Median sale

$604/wk

Median rent

1.98%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 10 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Lower Mitcham report →

Keep researching

  • Why Lower Mitcham? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Lower Mitcham →
  • Other records on Wattlebury Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Harris Real Estate Daw Park

Timeless Tudor Elegance. Contemporary Family Living. An Address of Enduring Prestige.

Best Offers By 12PM Monday 14th September(unless sold prior)

Gracefully combining the enduring elegance of its Tudor origins with a beautifully executed contemporary extension, this exceptional family residence offers an enviable lifestyle on approximately 865sqm of beautifully established gardens. Rich in character, generously proportioned and thoughtfully renovated for modern family living, it is a home that offers remarkable flexibility today while promising lasting appeal for generations to come.

Set within a picturesque tree-lined street in sought-after Lower Mitcham, the home enjoys a location where families remain for generations, attracted by the area's timeless streetscape, outstanding schools and exceptional lifestyle convenience.

Read the full description

Behind its captivating Tudor façade, the home immediately reveals the warmth, craftsmanship and enduring charm synonymous with homes of this era. A grand entrance hall, polished Baltic pine floorboards, soaring ornate ceilings, decorative fireplaces and exquisite original detailing create an unforgettable first impression, while the elegant formal rooms provide beautiful spaces for entertaining, relaxing or working from home.

The spectacular north-facing extension forms the true heart of the home. Flooded with natural light throughout the seasons, this expansive open-plan living, dining and kitchen space effortlessly connects indoor and outdoor living through large sliding doors opening onto the covered alfresco entertaining area and beautifully established gardens. Whether hosting family celebrations, entertaining friends or enjoying a quiet morning coffee in the winter sunshine, this is a space that feels warm, welcoming and effortlessly functional.

At its centre, the beautifully appointed kitchen has been designed for those who love to cook and entertain, featuring granite benchtops, quality Miele and Smeg appliances, an expansive island bench, generous preparation space and a superb butler's pantry offering exceptional storage, a true chef's kitchen. A striking exposed red-brick fireplace with a gas log fire forms a captivating architectural feature, bringing warmth and ambience to the contemporary living spaces, while ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning ensures year-round comfort.

Offering exceptional versatility, the floorplan provides accommodation for growing families of every size, with up to six bedrooms, multiple living areas and three-and-a-half bathrooms ensuring everyone has room to spread out. Upstairs provides an ideal children's or teenagers' retreat, complete with two generous bedrooms, a stylish family bathroom, study nook and valuable additional roof storage.

For buyers seeking space beyond the home itself, the garaging is simply exceptional-and rarely found in a location such as this. Securely positioned behind electric gates, the oversized, extra-height carport comfortably accommodates multiple vehicles, caravans, boats or trailers, while the substantial rear garage and workshop presents endless possibilities for tradespeople, car enthusiasts, home businesses, hobbyists or additional recreation space. With secure undercover parking for at least six vehicles, opportunities of this calibre are exceptionally rare.

Features You'll Love

* Gas log fireplace

* Baltic pine floorboards

* Soaring ornate ceilings and original fireplaces

* Secure electric gates

* Extensive garaging for six or more vehicles

* Large rear workshop with versatile multipurpose space

* 10.6kW solar system

Enjoy weekends exploring nearby cafés including Kicco Espresso, Café Fifty3, The Pantry on Egmont, The Other Ostrich Café, Bond & Lane and The Local Crowd, while boutique shopping along King William Road and Unley Road, together with Mitcham Village and Pasadena Green Shopping Centre, are all just moments away.

Located less than seven kilometres from Adelaide's CBD, the home is ideally positioned within easy reach of Mitcham Primary School, Westbourne Park Primary School, Colonel Light Gardens Primary School, Unley High School and Mitcham Girls High School, together with some of Adelaide's most highly regarded private schools including Scotch College, Mercedes College, Cabra Dominican College and Concordia College. Flinders University, Flinders Medical Centre and Adelaide's leading education and medical precincts are also conveniently close.

Beautifully balancing timeless character with contemporary family living, this exceptional residence offers space, flexibility and lifestyle in equal measure. Opportunities to secure a home of this calibre-particularly one combining period elegance, modern family accommodation, remarkable garaging and an address of such enduring prestige-are increasingly rare.

It's our absolute privilege and pleasure to bring this property, to the market. Please Call Simon Tanner with any questions about the home or for further information about the local area. We're here to help and we'd love to hear from you: 0402 292 725.

Specifications:

CT / 5641/443

Council / Mitcham

Zoning / SN

Built / 1935

Land / 865m2 (approx)

Frontage / 18.29m

Council Rates / $4,038.50pa

Emergency Services Levy / $293.00pa

SA Water / $365.97pq

Estimated rental assessment / $1,100 - $1,200 per week / Written rental assessment can be provided upon request

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 and financial advice. Should this property be scheduled for auction, the Vendor's Statement may be inspected at any Harris Real Estate office for 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction and at the auction for 30 minutes before it starts. RLA | 333839

Listing description written by Simon & Bec Tanner, Harris Real Estate Daw Park — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Built-in Robes
  • Dishwasher
  • Floorboards
  • Fully Fenced
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Reverse Cycle Aircon
  • Secure Parking
  • Study
  • Toilets: 4
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