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NSW › Lindfield › Nelson Rd

42 Nelson Rd, Lindfield NSW 2070

House

6

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

2,214 m²

Land

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Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLand 2,214 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Lindfield (last 5 years) with land size: median $4,613/m² of land (n=23). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Lindfield (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $4,613/m² of land (n=23). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Lindfield at a glance

12,429

People

$3,918,000

Median sale

$933/wk

Median rent

1.24%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Lindfield 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

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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. Soldprice unknown23 Nov 2024
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted23 Oct 2024

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

Capital growth

NSW

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.” NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $933/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. NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet. 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. NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.

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

    NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.

  • 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

    NSW Valuer General land values are not loaded for this property yet.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.

Area

Lindfield in one glance

Lindfield at a glance

12,429

People

$3,918,000

Median sale

$933/wk

Median rent

1.24%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Lindfield report →

Keep researching

  • Why Lindfield? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Lindfield →
  • Other records on Nelson Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Ray White Upper North Shore

SOLD BY LISA DAVIES

Perched on an expansive 2,214sqm landholding across two separate titles, the breathtaking c1913 'Fieldhead' estate showcases a 40-meter frontage of unparalleled privacy, crowned by stunning landscaped gardens. Boasting sweeping district views, this architectural masterpiece offers an extraordinary blend of period elegance and modern enhancements.

The estate's iconic hand-carved sandstone double arch facade makes a striking first impression, leading to grand interiors defined by soaring 10ft ceilings, intricate cedar panelling, and exquisite leadlight and bay windows. Beautiful original features like the eight elaborate fully functional fireplaces and servant bells reflect its historic charm, while a seamless extension undertaken by renowned architect Hugh Fraser provides contemporary comforts.

Beyond its stately interiors, the property features curated gardens, sprawling lawns, and a full-size north-south tennis court, creating a private oasis perfect for relaxation or entertaining. Positioned at one of Lindfield's highest points, this property comes with DA-approved plans by the acclaimed 'Smart Design Studio', offering a rare opportunity to elevate this exquisite estate into one of the North Shore's most distinguished residences.

Read the full description

Accommodation Features:

* Grand period dimensions unfold across a spacious and versatile floorplan.

* Architectural upgrades in c1990 by renowned architect Hugh Fraser.

* An abundance of period charm which includes 10ft ceilings, leadlight windows, cedar timber panels, original servant bells, picture rails, and picturesque bay windows.

* Eight original working fireplaces, two converted to gas, each with uniquely tiled hearths.

* Six generous sized bedrooms that offer spacious comfort and privacy.

* Expansive and flexible living spaces including formal and casual living rooms, grand dining rooms, a light filled sunroom, a study overlooking the expansive lawns and six generous bedrooms.

* Three traditional bathrooms, including one with a central clawfoot bathtub.

* Kitchen with skylight, freestanding Falcon dual oven and gas cooker, Miele dishwasher, original worker's pantry which has been reworked into the kitchen, plus a walk-in pantry.

* DA-Approved plans by 'Smart Design Studio' deliver an incredible transformation of this beautiful home.

External Features:

* Historic Federation-Era Home, 'Fieldhead' is a c1913 heritage property with significant architectural merit.

* An extensive landholding set on a 2,214sqm block with a 40-meter frontage, spanning two separate titles.

* Set upon one of the highest points in Lindfield.

* A striking facade features a grand double arch entrance with hand-carved sandstone blocks.

* Grand period entry porch and upper verandah with stunning vistas.

* Full-size, north-south tennis court perfectly positioned for maximum use.

* Flat grassed lawns and meticulously landscaped mature gardens.

* Double Garage with automatic remote entry and loft storage space.

Location Benefits:

* Convenient transport links with both bus and train.

* 140m to the 556 bus service (serving Lindfield, Killara, and East Killara).

* 700m to Lindfield train station and shops (IGA, Harris Farm and a new Coles development).

* Close proximity to all of the North Shores top tier schools with train and school bus routes.

* 1.3km to Lindfield Public School.

* 2km to Killara High School.

* Convenient access to top private schools: Roseville College, Ravenswood School for Girls, Pymble Ladies' College, Knox Grammar, Newington Prep Lindfield, Abbotsleigh, Barker College, Sydney Grammar Prep St Ives, Mercy Catholic College, and St Pius X College.

* Close to Chatswood and Macquarie shopping and entertainment precinct.

Contact

Lisa Davies 0424 001 511

Nicole Zeng 0421 576 192

Disclaimer: All information contained here is gathered from sources we believe reliable. We have no reason to doubt its accuracy, however we cannot guarantee it.

Listing description written by Lisa Davies, Ray White Upper North Shore — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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