557 Boort-Yando Road Yando VIC 3537

Step back in time and experience the enduring beauty of Wayside Park, a landmark property steeped in history and rural heritage. Built in 1890 by the Sutton family, this grand homestead is a living reminder of the region’s pioneering past and offers a rare opportunity to secure a piece of Boort’s history.

A Homestead with a Story
The solid brick residence was constructed using locally kilned, hand-made bricks and features six main rooms connected by a central hallway and stunning stain Murray Pine ceilings. Its patterned bullnose verandah, adorned with exquisite lacework in the “Crown and Thistle” design, was created in 1889 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Jubilee. Inside, timeless character abounds, from the spacious timber kitchen and cosy lounge with wood heating to the cellar beneath the home, still intact after more than a century.
Lovingly Preserved and Restored
Passing through generations, Wayside Park has been carefully maintained and restored to preserve its historic charm. Notably, Noel and Marion Smith undertook extensive renovations, working with local craftspeople to recast missing lacework, restore brickwork, and protect original features like the blacksmith’s shed, ensuring the property’s heritage lives on for future generations.

Productive Acreage and Rural Infrastructure

Set on approximately 320 acres of versatile farmland, this property is perfectly suited for livestock grazing, cropping, or mixed farming enterprises. The rural infrastructure includes:
• Seven water tanks with a combined capacity of approximately 130,000 litres
• Cattle yards and a fully operational shearing shed
• A lovingly restored blacksmith’s shed preserving historic tools and bellows
• A double lock-up garage with roller doors and ample storage

A Rare Opportunity Near Boort
Just minutes from Boort Township, Wayside Park combines the grace of a bygone era with the practical benefits of a working rural property. With its heritage significance, unique architectural features, and agricultural potential, this is an extraordinary opportunity to secure a property unlike any other in the region.