A rare opportunity to own one of Victoria's earliest pastoral holdings. When you purchase Stratford Lodge, you are buying a magnificent productive lifestyle property, provenance and pastoral history dating back 179 years.
Stratford Lodge was taken up by pastoralists James Orr in 1839 and later by the Mactier family in 1869. The 535 acre (216.5 hectare) holding in 3 titles, comprises of magnificent productive rolling Red Gum country and 5 kms of Coliban River meandering through the property, providing permanent water.
The granite homestead is historically significant and incorporates Georgian and Colonial elements of style. The home comprises of the master bedroom with dressing room and ensuite, 3 further bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, dining, sitting, study, cellar, large sunroom and charming country kitchen. The charm is enhanced by the extensive verandah and courtyard paved with original flagstone. The homestead is positioned on a rise to capture the magnificent rural holding and surrounded by mature Oaks, Irish Strawberry, Palms, Mulberry, Ashes, orchard and a swimming pool.
The size of Metcalfe is approximately 67.0 square kilometres. There is 1 park, covering nearly 5.1% of the total area. The population of Metcalfe in 2016 was 185 people. By 2021 the population was 190 showing a population growth of 2.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Metcalfe is 70-79 years. Households in Metcalfe are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Metcalfe work in a labourer occupation.In 2021, 93.50% of the homes in Metcalfe were owner-occupied compared with 89.90% in 2016.
Metcalfe has 145 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Metcalfe have seen a -0.76% decrease in median value. As at 31 July 2026:
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