696 Back Eildon Road, Thornton, VIC 3712 | Property Value & History | OnTheHouse
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696 Back Eildon Road
Thornton VIC 3712

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 5
Floor area: 283m2
Land area: 133299m2
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Property Details for 696 Back Eildon Rd, Thornton

Building Type
Rural
Year Built
1876
Floor Size
283m2
Land Size
133299m2
Local Government
Murrindindi
Lot/Plan
PC355439

Last Listing description (February 2025)

13.35 Hectares 33 Acres.

Welcome to 'Elouera', a peaceful rural lifestyle on the banks of the Goulburn River. As you meander up the tree-lined drive a beautiful historical homestead awaits. Originally constructed around 1876, the property was purchased and extended by the Nicholas Family in 1919 and has been passed down through the generations. A rare offering of Australian history from the 19th Century.

The Homestead:

The charm of yesteryear surrounds you as you step into the wide entry hall. Wonderful 13-foot decorative ceilings, pressed metal cornices, leadlight windows and picture rails are just a few of the original period features. There are two large informal and formal living areas, each with a split system and open fireplace. They both open out to the glorious wide return verandah, a tranquil place to relax and enjoy the beautiful rural vistas. The country kitchen complete with split system and modern appliances has plenty of storage and bench space for the aspiring chef of the house. There are 4 King sized bedrooms each with an open fireplace, a smaller 5th bedroom and a spacious central family bathroom. The immaculate house garden has some impressive trees and there is an adjoining orchard with apple, pear, nectarine, cherry and peach tree varieties.

Outbuildings and Improvements:
A huge 25m x 12m approx. shearing shed was constructed around 1945 as the family farming business expanded. This is in superb working condition with 4 stands, historic wool press and power, offering plenty of additional storage space and a great place for family gatherings. A fully enclosed 12m x 9m approx. lock-up Colorbond shed with concrete floor is an ideal workshop and storage space for the farm equipment. There is also a single lock up garage adjacent to the homestead and smaller garden/tool shed.
'Elouera' offers an abundant water supply with a water bore plumbed to a header tank and 2mgl stock and domestic water rights from the Goulburn River.

The Land:
13.35 Hectares 33 acres of rich alluvial clean pastures that has been well maintained and currently grazes breeding cattle. The land is fenced into 3 paddocks with connecting laneway for ease of moving stock. Great set of solid cattle yards with crush.

The Goulburn River:
'Elouera' has nearly 1km of frontage to the Goulburn River. There is a lovely grassy beach area, perfect for family picnics, trout fishing and summer recreational activities.

Location:
Moments from Thornton township, plus a short commute to Alexandra and Eildon with Lake Mountain, Lake Eildon and Mount Buller in easy reach, take full advantage of hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, water sports and snow skiing. Under 2 hrs from Melbourne this property is the perfect country weekend retreat or permanent rural lifestyle living.

With its rich cattle grazing history, stunning architecture, and breathtaking surroundings, 'Elouera' is one of the most impressive properties to be offered to the market in over 100 years.

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Property History for 696 Back Eildon Rd, Thornton, VIC 3712

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$2,725,000
16 Nov 2024
  • 16 Nov 2024
    Sold for $2,725,000
  • 09 Oct 2024
    Listed for Sale Auction
  • 12 Apr 2022
    Transferred
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About Thornton 3712

The size of Thornton is approximately 70.1 square kilometres. It has 1 park covering nearly 0.1% of total area. The population of Thornton in 2016 was 299 people. By 2021 the population was 311 showing a population growth of 4.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Thornton is 60-69 years. Households in Thornton are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Thornton work in a trades occupation.In 2021, 75.40% of the homes in Thornton were owner-occupied compared with 64.80% in 2016.

Thornton has 236 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Thornton have seen a 36.15% increase in median value, while Units have seen a -49.04% decrease. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Thornton is $478,067 while the median value for Units is $552,514.
There are currently 1 property listed for sale, and no properties listed for rent in Thornton on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 8 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Thornton.

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