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VIC › Porepunkah › Mount Buffalo Rd

451 Mount Buffalo Rd, Porepunkah VIC 3740

For saleRural Property for Sale

$2,500,000–$2,750,000

For sale

Asking range

5

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

6

Car spaces

144,780 m²

Land

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Given the $2,500,000–$2,750,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $2,500,000–$2,750,000(Listing record · 31 Oct 2024)
  • CalculationLand 144,780 m² against a 210 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)

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

$2,500,000–$2,750,000

Asking range · $17/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Porepunkah at a glance

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Median sale

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Median rent

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Suburb gross yield

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Total cost to purchase

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Purchase Price
$2,500,000
Stamp Duty (Victoria)
$142,500
Transfer/Registration Fee
$3,614
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$2,649,814

$149,814 on top of the price (6.0% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Victoria)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.

Stamp duty and transfer fees: Victoria schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.

Rental yield

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

No rent is recorded for this listing. Enter a weekly rent to model yield.

Enter a purchase price and weekly rent to calculate yield.

Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.

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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. Listed$2,500,000–$2,750,000available31 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

VIC

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.” Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

No advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.

What competition will it face?

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.

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.

0 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

    Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Unknown

    No advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.

  • 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

Porepunkah in one glance

Porepunkah at a glance

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Median sale

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Median rent

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Suburb gross yield

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Keep researching

  • Why Porepunkah? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Porepunkah →
  • Other records on Mount Buffalo Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Dickens Real Estate Bright

An Exclusive High Country Lifestyle at Mount Buffalo's Edge

At the base of Mount Buffalo and near the picturesque town of Bright, Victoria, this iconic High Country estate offers an unmatched lifestyle retreat. Spanning 36 acres (14.5 Ha) of natural beauty, this sheltered property features uninterrupted mountain views, a serene spring-fed dam, and nature trails through native bushland and mature gardens.

Surrounded by Nature and Wildlife

Nestled at the edge of Mount Buffalo National Park, this property offers an idyllic connection to nature. The surrounding eucalyptus forest is home to a variety of Australian wildlife, making it a paradise for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. Kangaroos, kookaburras, and other creatures are frequent visitors to this peaceful retreat, where fresh mountain air and wide-open spaces invite exploration and relaxation.

Read the full description

Mount Buffalo at Your Doorstep

The property's crown jewel is the breathtaking and ever-changing view of Mount Buffalo's rugged escarpment and The Gorge. A 450 m sealed driveway leads you to this awe-inspiring panorama, offering daily inspiration and tranquility. With Mount Buffalo National Park only minutes away, residents enjoy easy access to the Eurobin Creek Picnic Area, Lady Bath Falls, and a variety of on-mountain hiking and nature trails, making this an ideal home for outdoor adventurers. Additionally, the property itself features its very own forested perimeter hiking trail with an additional range of striking mountain and valley vistas.

Nearby Amenities and Towns

Despite its secluded setting, this mountain haven is only 4.5 km from Porepunkah, home to charming cafes, the famous 'Punka Pub,' and the popular and extensive rail trail. The vibrant town of Bright, just 10 km away, offers boutique shopping, gourmet restaurants, local wineries, breweries, and distilleries, providing the best of both worlds: peaceful seclusion and modern conveniences.

Master-Built Home and Outdoor Living

The 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom homestead, masterfully constructed to blend with its natural surroundings, is both energy-efficient and luxurious. Featuring double glazing, ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning, heated slab flooring and the instant ambience of a Jetmaster gas open logfire, it's designed for year-round comfort. The authentic outdoor granite fireplace and cattleman's kitchen are perfect for entertaining, while the shaded breezeway offers a relaxing space to unwind in warmer months.

Gourmet Kitchen and Modern Comforts

Inside, the gourmet kitchen boasts premium blackwood cabinetry, Corian bench tops with Miele appliances, and a sommelier's wine fridge-ideal for those who love to cook and entertain within the newly extended dining and entertainment lounge. An enormous floor-to-ceiling glass window frames the impossibly beautiful granite cliff face views; while a 7-speaker Dolby Atmos surround sound system supports a motorised projection screen 'instant' in-room movie theatre. The contemporary bathroom renovation includes floor-to-ceiling deep grey Imola X-Rock porcelain tiles, a luxurious rain shower and a mountain ash and Corian vanity; while the master en suite features a large spa bath with sweeping views of the terraced native gardens and Alpine Ash gums beyond.

Expansive Gardens and Outdoor Space

The beautifully landscaped grounds feature native plants, garden beds, a water fountain, an enclosure of vegetable tubs and citrus trees, and expansive lawns leading to the stunning Mount Buffalo backdrop. Granite stone terrace walls and a garden staircase lead the eye beyond a row of mature silver birch towards the native tree line. The property includes ample storage with an 18m x 9m, 6-bay Colorbond shed with workshop, and a range of equipment to maintain the extensive grounds, ensuring that you can preserve this natural paradise with ease.

This unique High Country retreat combines the peace and serenity of nature with modern amenities and exceptional views, with immediate access to 'civilisation', offering an unparalleled lifestyle opportunity in one of Australia's most stunning locations.

To learn more about the property or to arrange an inspection, please contact exclusive selling agent Gerard Gray on 0400 593 307 or Lachlan Castran on 0475 000 888.

Listing description written by The Sales Team, Dickens Real Estate Bright — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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