245 Mcdonalds Rd, Clunes is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1990. The property has a land size of 81583m2 and floor size of 123m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2014.
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Discover this unique 20-acre parcel of virtually untouched land, located on the outskirts of the historic gold rush town of Clunes. This property is being offered for the first time in 10 years and comes with low-density zoning (ZR1), providing a broad range of opportunities for the discerning buyer (STCA).
Location Highlights:
Clunes: A vibrant town on the edge of the Pyrenees wine region, with convenient access to Ballarat, Daylesford, and Bendigo. Its also just a desirable 2-hour drive from Melbourne.
Community:
Clunes is home to a variety of owner-operated small businesses, including a newsagent with Bendigo Bank agency, green grocer, butcher, baker, supermarket, pharmacy with Australia Post, wine bars, a pub, cafes, and more.
Events:
The town hosts the annual Booktown Festival, a monthly farmers market, a seasonal makers market, and numerous car rallies, including the famed Mad Max collectors event.
Transportation:
Enjoy bus connections and a historic train station, along with local primary schooling and educational links to Ballarat.
Property Features:
Eco-Friendly Land:
The property has been pesticide and chemical-free for the past 10 years, fostering a thriving natural ecosystem.
Natural Wetland & Wildlife:
A year-round dam has been transformed into a natural wetland ecosystem, attracting native wildlife including a resident wallaby, kangaroos, possums, native ducks, and a variety of Australian birds. A seasonal overflow dam complements the main dam.
Equestrian Paddock:
Includes a fully fenced acre plus equestrian paddock with timber posts. creating a secure haven for your animals alongside the tranquility of the wetland dam area.
Utilities:
Water, power, and Telstra are connected, with multiple Telstra connections available at the front boundary. An instant gas hot water system has also been newly installed.
House:
A flat-roof, 1970s craftsman-built home featuring exposed Oregon beams, recently re-stumped with all asbestos professionally removed. The exterior is predominantly architectural cement sheet with some corrugated materials.
The 'as is, where is' property; offers the chance to complete some projects and add your personal touch. The kitchen, laundry and second bathroom are at the 'rough in' stage with some fixtures included in the sale.
Road Access & Views:
The property offers sealed road access at the front and unsealed road access at the back. Adjoining properties in the back are zoned for farming, offering beautiful views across the hillside with gorgeous Angus cattle.
Growth & Development Potential:
With real estate activity on the rise, Clunes is quickly emerging as the next Daylesford, offering you the exciting opportunity to be part of something new. This as is, where is property provides the perfect canvas to create your dream rural retreat and be part of this dynamic communitys growth. For property developers, the 20-acre parcel and low-density zoning open up possibilities for future development or subdivision (STCA and already approved Subdivisions are within immediate proximity); allowing you to capitalize on the areas increasing desirability.
Don't miss this chance to secure a slice of history and create your dream rural retreat in Clunes and or capitalize on current/future growth and return.
Contact Agent to arrange a viewing and explore the endless possibilities this property has to offer.
The size of Clunes is approximately 150.8 square kilometres. It has 4 parks covering nearly 6.8% of total area. The population of Clunes in 2016 was 1728 people. By 2021 the population was 1844 showing a population growth of 6.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Clunes is 60-69 years. Households in Clunes are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Clunes work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 81.50% of the homes in Clunes were owner-occupied compared with 80.30% in 2016.
Clunes has 1,550 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Clunes have seen a 17.68% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 99.34% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
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