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VIC › Mount Dandenong › Observatory Rd
$1,850,000–$2,000,000
For sale
Asking range
8
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6
Car spaces
3,789 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
$1,850,000–$2,000,000
Asking range · $488/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Mount Dandenong at a glance
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Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$109,064 on top of the price (5.9% 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
UnknownVictoria 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.
Area
Mount Dandenong at a glance
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Listed by Bell Real Estate Olinda**NEW PRICE - INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT ONLY**
Located just under an hour's drive from Melbourne, Observatory Cottages sits on nearly an acre of breathtaking gardens and offers spectacular day-and-night views over the Melbourne skyline. This prized ranges getaway combines serene hills living with a highly profitable income stream from one of the original Bed and Breakfast establishments of The Dandenong Ranges. Walking distance from the iconic SkyHigh Observatory and Restaurant and a short drive to popular tourist attractions, this stunning mountain retreat is perfect for wedding accommodation, functions, romantic weekend getaways or a luxurious private sanctuary.
It's a prime opportunity for a tree change, an idyllic retreat from city life and a unique business opportunity all rolled into one exciting package. Whether you choose to maintain the thriving business or keep this beautiful hideaway for yourself and your closest friends and family, this property is a rare and beautiful gem with immense potential.
The Setting…
With stunning views of Port Phillip Bay and the surrounding suburbs, Observatory Cottages has raving 5-star reviews and benefits from many repeat visitors. Guests often remark that you feel like you can touch the stars from its position atop Mount Dandenong: “It looked like someone had dumped a truckload of gemstones, rubies, sapphires, diamonds and topaz, in random patterns on to a vast black tablecloth.” A truly amazing sight especially in winter when the trees lose their leaves.
The Residence…
The property features an enchanting four-bedroom, dual-storey bluestone residence with two living areas at the end of a long, secluded camelia-lined driveway. Set up for lavish family living complete with a master with bathroom on the ground floor, plus three further bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs, you can reside here and operate the accommodation business as on-site managers, or alternatively market the home to families looking for a getaway in the hills. A one bedroom, 2-storey self-contained suite next door can be rented out or used for a diverse range of family set-ups including multigeneration living.
The Cottages…
Dotted among the grounds are a further three self-contained cottages, each with ambient gas log fires, covered decks and luxurious spa baths adding to the romance, and strategically positioned for garden views or westerly orientations that offer glorious city and sunset vistas. Each cottage is privately positioned so that you’re unlikely to encounter other guests staying at the property.
Spacious, yet cosy, the four cottages all feature their own unique character with enchanting names such as Owls Croft, Windsong, Ironbark and Candlewick that linger in guest’s memories long after they have left the magical estate. Ideal for private rental or Bed and Breakfast-style stays, each cottage has its own private garden showcasing a vivid spectrum of seasonal flora including vast specimens of camelias, rhododendrons and hydrangeas as well as tri-colour beech and towering tree ferns.
The Location…
SkyHigh Observatory and Restaurant/Function Venue – 400m
Mount Dandenong Arboretum – 650m
Burke’s Lookout – 850m
Pig and Whistle Tavern – 2.5km
Mount Dandenong Village – 2.6km
Olinda Village – 3.7km
Sassafras Village – 6.3km
Kalorama Park Lookout – 2.3km
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens – 4.5km
Bus Stop – 200m
(All distances are approximate.)
The Opportunity…
A total of 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms that can be rented out to 5 different parties independently, or a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with 4 accommodation rental options. If you don’t want to offer a breakfast/catering option, there are gas barbeques provided and an abundance of world-class eateries nearby.
At a Glance:
• Established Bed and Breakfast and holiday accommodation business walking distance to SkyHigh Observatory and restaurant.
• Nearly an acre (3789m2) of breathtaking gardens with spectacular westerly views over the Melbourne skyline.
• Premier getaway location in Mount Dandenong, just under an hour's drive from Melbourne.
• Close to all tourist attractions in the Dandenong Ranges.
• Ideal for wedding stays, functions, or a luxurious private sanctuary for multigenerational families.
• Office and storage room.
• Off street parking for five cars at the entrance & a further two parking spots at the rear of Candlewick Cottage.
• The property is being sold as a freehold (residential) & business including chattels, intellectual property, website, database, telephone number, domain name, social media etc.
• P+L’s available on signing of confidentiality agreement.
Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, 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 advice.
Listing description written by Jo Hirst, Bell Real Estate Olinda — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.