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12 Cards Lane
Olinda VIC 3788

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 117m2
Land area: 920m2
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Property Details for 12 Cards Lane, Olinda

12 Cards Lane, Olinda is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1916. The property has a land size of 920m2 and floor size of 117m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2019.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1916
Floor Size
117m2
Land Size
920m2
Local Government
Yarra Ranges
Lot/Plan
1/TP751510

Last Listing description (February 2020)

"Surrey" a classic hills weatherboard cottage circa 1916, sits privately beyond the established garden off Cards Lane and is steeped in history. Originally owned by Alice Cards, sister to the famous crochet pattern designer, Mary Cards who lived across the road in the early-mid 1900s. Surrounded by established old world gardens featuring camellias, azaleas, maples, rhododendrons and tree ferns, rambling pathways throughout, flat lawn areas and original style front verandah to take in the quiet ambience of the hills cottage and its amazing location.

The home exudes elegance and traditional character features including leadlight features windows and doors, highlighted by Baltic Pine timber floors, panelled walls and ceilings, original fireplaces plus all the comforts of today (gas ducted heating, instantaneous hot water, NBN fibre to kerb).


At the front of the home a library room with large picture windows framing the beautiful garden aspect plus lounge room with including a toe toasting Jotul fireplace and amazing reclaimed French doors leading out to the front verandah covered in a kiwi vine. The heart of the home is the country style kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and original fireplace, with room for a dining table, and lovely leadlight featured doors and windows overlooking the lovely rear yard. A central study with its own original fireplace adds to the quintessential hills country charm.

Family accommodation is provided with 3 comfortable bedrooms set out in a functional floorplan and serviced by 2 bathrooms. The master offers an amazing feel with BIRs, ensuite in country style with pressed metal ceilings and mellow timber floors. Outside a separate studio/workshop for those looking for extra space, chook pen, herb garden, paved BBQ area, meandering pathways plus the convenience of rear lane access and a fully fenced rear yard. All this in a quiet cul-de-sac within walking distance to the popular yet quaint Olinda Village. "Surrey" offers the quintessential hills lifestyle.

Please note: All property details shown are correct at time of publishing. Some properties may have been sold in the preceding 24 hours and we recommend that you confirm open for inspection times with the listing agent direct or the listing office.

Property History for 12 Cards Lane, Olinda, VIC 3788

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$745,000
11 Dec 2019
  • 11 Dec 2019
    Sold for $745,000
  • 29 Nov 2019
    Listed for Sale $680,000-$748,000
  • 30 Jun 2009
    Sold for $425,000
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About Olinda 3788

The size of Olinda is approximately 17.9 square kilometres. There are 23 parks, covering nearly 101.6% of the total area. The population of Olinda in 2016 was 1738 people. By 2021 the population was 1773 showing a population growth of 2.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Olinda is 60-69 years. Households in Olinda are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Olinda work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 85.20% of the homes in Olinda were owner-occupied compared with 82.90% in 2016.

Olinda has 969 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Olinda have seen a 7.11% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 167.19% increase. As at 31 May 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Olinda is $1,087,008 while the median value for Units is $1,288,839.
  • Houses have a median rent of $750.
There are currently 9 properties listed for sale, and 3 properties listed for rent in Olinda on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 49 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Olinda.

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