Cottles Bridge at a glance
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VIC › Cottles Bridge › Barreenong Rd
$1,150,000–$1,180,000
For sale
Asking range
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
20,200 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
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
Asking
$1,150,000–$1,180,000
Asking range · $57/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Cottles Bridge at a glance
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Suburb gross yield
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$69,745 on top of the price (6.1% extra)
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.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
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Planning
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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 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.
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.
0 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
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Cottles Bridge at a glance
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Listed by Ray White Diamond CreekNestled among the trees on five acres (approx) of native bushland, this enchanting four-bedroom home plus self-contained cottage, offers a rare opportunity to embrace a slower pace of life surrounded by nature, birdsong and breathtaking scenery.
At the heart of the home, a light-filled open-plan living space creates an inviting place to gather and unwind. A wood-burning heater provides warmth and ambience through the cooler months, while split-system air conditioning ensures year-round comfort.
The country-style kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining and living areas, with expansive windows capturing magnificent sunrise and sunset views and drawing the outdoors in. Three generous bedrooms and a family bathroom on the ground floor provide flexibility for visiting family and friends, while reliable high-speed internet makes working from home both practical and enjoyable.
Upstairs, the spacious master retreat feels as though it sits among the treetops. Complete with ensuite and built-in robes, it opens onto a large deck where morning coffee is accompanied by birdsong and evening drinks are enjoyed beneath spectacular sunsets.
Adding further versatility is a separate studio, created from a historic local schoolhouse, currently rented at $1,000 per month with potential increase in rent and long-term renter or explore both as Airbnb options.
With sweeping views across the surrounding hills, it offers endless possibilities as a home office, artist's studio, guest accommodation or peaceful creative retreat. The property is thoughtfully equipped for a rewarding country lifestyle. A workshop and laundry sit adjacent to the home, while generous storage provides ample room for bicycles, camping equipment and outdoor gear.
Established vegetable wicking beds, a productive chicken coop and a 3kW solar system support sustainable living, while the double carport offers potential for future EV charging. Located within a highly regarded conservation area renowned for its rare native orchids, the property also enjoys a unique connection to the region's artistic heritage.
The nearby Dunmoochin Art Foundation has fostered generations of Australian artists since the 1960s, and the property's own picturesque black dam has inspired many local painters. Despite its remarkable sense of seclusion, convenience remains close at hand.
The vibrant township of Hurstbridge is just moments away, offering cafés, shops, community services and a train connection to Melbourne, while several quality primary schools are within easy reach. If you've been searching for a place where nature, creativity and lifestyle come together, this beautiful bushland sanctuary may be exactly what you've been waiting for.
Listing description written by Kevin Davy, Ray White Diamond Creek — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Honest achievable rent
UnknownNo 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
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.