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359 James Lane
Fern Hill VIC 3458

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 333m2
Land area: 32071m2
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Property Details for 359 James Lane, Fern Hill

359 James Lane, Fern Hill is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1856. The property has a land size of 32071m2 and floor size of 333m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2018.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1856
Floor Size
333m2
Land Size
32071m2
Local Government
Hepburn
Lot/Plan
1/LP219642

Last Listing description (May 2018)

This lifestyle property offers superb living in sought-after historic Fern Hill located approx. one hour from the CBD and 10 minutes from Woodend, Trentham and Kyneton. Raven Thorn provides a unique blend of heritage and modern living, dining and entertaining options, three delightful bedrooms, two bathrooms, wine cellar, large barn studio and a sparkling lap pool.
Meticulously restored and lovingly cared for, the main residence and outbuildings of Raven Thorn are in exquisite condition and sit within superb formal and informal garden rooms and park like surrounds.
The main residence is red brick with bluestone foundations surrounded by wide verandahs and includes a north facing conservatory/sunroom with multiple bi-fold doors opening out to the pool area, large cosy lounge and divine sitting room. There is a bespoke and fully appointed provincial kitchen with Paul Bocuse double oven, integrated appliances including full-sized Liebherr fridge and freezer, French vaulted skylight and original under floor wine cellar. The three delightful bedrooms have working fire places and pressed tin ceilings. The main bathroom is luxurious and blends beautiful timber cabinetry, an original cast iron bath, superb Villeroy and Boch sanitary ware and open fire place. A welcoming vestibule divides the living spaces beautifully and provides access from the double carport and barn.

The stunning light filled barn (108m2) combines rustic grandeur with all mod cons. It has fantastic original doors which open up over double-glazed French doors, providing an excellent entertaining or studio space with vast historic timber beams. A wonderful bluestone tiled porch area overlooks one of the two ornamental lakes and spectacular views to Mount Macedon.
Set amongst 3.23 Ha (8 Acres) the grounds feature superb garden areas, two orchards, hedging and stunning formal rows of mature tulip trees, Canadian maples, claret ash and crab apple trees, plus a formal kitchen veggie/herb garden, blueberry rows and an ancient Mulberry tree. Modern shedding and two historic potato huts all with power, solar to grid and fantastic water supply from huge rainwater storage tanks, two bores (one with windmill), two dams and original well.
Fern Hill is a very attractive historic farming hamlet on the divide of the Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire. One of our finer locations boasting red fertile soils, a beautiful inclusive small rural community and the popular Pig & Whistle Tavern.
Raven Thorn is one of a kind, rich in both history and livability.
http://www.starweekly.com.au/domain/high-end-rural-haven-359-james-lane-fern-hill-3458/pub/sunbury_macedon_ranges/

Property History for 359 James Lane, Fern Hill, VIC 3458

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$2,000,000
28 Apr 2018
  • 28 Apr 2018
    Sold for $2,000,000
  • 29 Mar 2018
    Listed for Sale Contact Agent
  • 15 Dec 2004
    Sold for $750,000
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About Fern Hill 3458

The size of Fern Hill is approximately 17.6 square kilometres. The population of Fern Hill in 2016 was 104 people. By 2021 the population was 125 showing a population growth of 20.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Fern Hill is 40-49 years. Households in Fern Hill are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Fern Hill work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 100.00% of the homes in Fern Hill were owner-occupied compared with 63.10% in 2016.

Fern Hill has 62 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Fern Hill have seen a 62.03% increase in median value. As at 31 July 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Fern Hill is $1,110,626.
There are currently no properties listed for sale, and no properties listed for rent in Fern hill on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 1 property were sold in the past 12 months in Fern hill.

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