1150 Upper King River RoadCheshunt VIC 3678
Property Details for 1150 Upper King River Rd, Cheshunt
Last Listing description (December 2025)
Sambar Hills - Luxury Lifestyle Vineyard with Premium Tourism & Wine Potential in Victoria's King Valley
Situated in Victoria's famed King Valley wine region, Sambar Hills is a premium 128-acre lifestyle estate combining elegant rural living, high-end accommodation, boutique wine production, and incredible natural beauty. With a mix of income streams, valuable water assets, and an ideal cool-climate vineyard site, this property presents a rare turnkey opportunity for lifestyle buyers, viticulture enthusiasts, or tourism operators.
Main Residence:
Entertain in style or unwind in the inground pool and spa, perfectly positioned to take in the views and sunsets. The house is supplied with natural, year-round spring water, filtered on-site - ensuring pristine, sustainable water for domestic use.
Luxury Accommodation Pods:
Three architecturally designed luxury accommodation pods overlook the vineyard and surrounding native gums. These fully self-contained units offer guests a boutique rural retreat and deliver an immediate income stream via short stays and wellness retreats.
Each pod includes:
Kitchenette
Fireplace
Ensuite bathroom
Lounge with TV
Outdoor deck with BBQ, firepit & stunning vineyard views
Vineyard & Winemaking Potential
Planted to Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the vineyard is regarded as one of the coolest climate blocks for sparkling wine grapes in the King Valley. The elevated site orientation delivers ideal conditions for premium sparkling wine production, attracting the attention of leading winemakers.
Fully irrigated with overhead irrigation on the bottom block and drip lines to the top block
Ongoing negotiations with Accolade Wines and Casella Family Brands for 2026 contracts
Previous contracts held with Domaine Chandon, Brown Brothers, and Michelini Wines
Water security is a key feature of Sambar Hills, with multiple high-value sources:
36-megalitre high-reliability license from Goulburn-Murray Water
Natural spring water that runs year-round and is filtered to supply the main residence
High annual rainfall typical of the King Valley region 800ml-1000ml per annum.
These resources support both the vineyard and residential needs with long-term reliability.
Bubble Bar Cellar Door & Business Potential - The estate's vibrant "Bubble Bar" cellar door provides an intimate and stylish venue for tastings, events, or private bookings.
Featuring:
Vineyard views
Polished concrete floors
Sleek cabinetry and bar fit-out
Licensed and currently operating by appointment
Ideal for brand launches, sparkling wine events, or wedding parties, the cellar door enhances the tourism and business value of the property.
Infrastructure & Features:
26m x 20m shed with power and concrete floor
8m x 10m office/games room - ideal for business or retreat space
Sealed road access and strong NBN/mobile coverage
Horse paddocks, native bushland with abundant wildlife including sambar deer
Just minutes from the King River, local cellar doors, and Alpine trails
The Opportunity:
Whether you're seeking a luxury rural lifestyle, a turnkey vineyard operation, or a high-end accommodation and tourism business, Sambar Hills offers a unique combination of established assets, income potential, and lifestyle appeal in one of Victoria's most spectacular wine regions. Contact us today to arrange an inspection.
Property History for 1150 Upper King River Rd, Cheshunt, VIC 3678
- 10 Oct 2025Listed for Sale Contact Agent
- 16 Feb 2017Sold for $480,000
- 11 Aug 2015Listed for Sale $575,000
About Cheshunt 3678
The size of Cheshunt is approximately 161.1 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 46.7% of total area. The population of Cheshunt in 2016 was 231 people. By 2021 the population was 213 showing a population decline of 7.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Cheshunt is 60-69 years. Households in Cheshunt are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Cheshunt work in a managers occupation.In 2021, 79.30% of the homes in Cheshunt were owner-occupied compared with 87.10% in 2016.
Cheshunt has 154 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Cheshunt have seen a 117.13% increase in median value, while Units have seen a -78.99% decrease. As at 30 November 2025:
- The median value for Houses in Cheshunt is $591,746 while the median value for Units is $648,531.
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