Discover Affordable Country Living: Escape Melbourne For Under $1 million

Experience The Best Of Rural Living: Melbourne Escape For Under $1 Million

For those eagle-eyed tree changers looking for a bargain farmbuy has curated five of the best rural properties for sale under $1 million – and all within approximately 100km of Melbourne.

Whether you’re in the market for a holiday house or a more permanent residence, check them out – and be sure to scroll all the way to the end, as property number five is not to be missed!

Affordable Rural Properties For Sale Near Melbourne: 12 Corduroy Road, Longwarry

This relatively low-cost rural property for sale near Melbourne provides a wonderful opportunity of country living for the buyer that’s looking for some serenity while keeping in touch with the vibrant town of Longwarry and being close to schools, sporting facilities, supermarket, public transport and the M1. The property will appeal to the hobby farm enthusiast as well as pony and horse lovers.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne will appeal to the hobby farmers and pony and horse lovers

The cottage home features a spacious kitchen/meals area, three good-size bedrooms, separate lounge room with slow combustion wood heater, large central bathroom, laundry, and paved L-shaped area where you can sit back and have a BBQ.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne features a cottage with three bedrooms and separate lounge with wood heater

Outside is a large 9m x 18 m barn shed with high clearance and back and side sliding doors giving ample room for the horse float, tractor or machinery. Concrete and timber floors in half the shed provide room for a workshop plus the benefit of an upstairs man’s cave/loft with floating timber floors, slow combustion wood heater, bar and extra storage.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne includes a large barn shed boasting an upstairs man’s cave/loft with bar

The property also boasts another open three-bay shed and wood shed plus a 55,000-litre water tank that is plumbed to all paddocks with mains water back up if needed. Have horses? There is a second barn shed that could be easily transformed into stables with a lock-up feed and tack room.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne is divided into paddocks with central laneway, holding yards and shelter box

The property is divided into numerous paddocks with central laneway, holding yards, large shelter box, gates, water troughs and post and rail fencing which is all horse friendly, plus sheltered trees for shade and protection.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne features post and rail fencing plus sheltered trees for protection

Small acreage properties close to all amenities are hard to find, so if you have been looking to have the best of both worlds where the kids can run around and the pets can roam, then this property is worth an inspection.

Click on the link for more information on this affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne at 12 Corduroy Road, Longwarry.

Affordable Rural Properties For Sale Near Melbourne: 185 Milners Road, Yarra Junction

Fancy getting away from it all and living off-grid in your own log cabin mountain retreat? If so, this budget-friendly rural property for sale near Melbourne is for you!

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne boasts breathtaking views over the Little Yarra River Valley

Sitting high atop the Valley with breathtaking views over the Little Yarra River Valley to Mt Little Joe, Mt Donna Buang, Mt Victoria and the Britannia Range, this property boasts a generous undercover observation deck with outdoor heating – the perfect place to immerse yourself in the region’s beauty. The property is situated on over 3.64 hectares (nine acres) of beautiful bushland with 4x4 access only.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne features an observation deck with outdoor heating to enjoy the outlook

The home features timber-lined ceilings, open-plan living and dining with wood heating, four bedrooms with built-in-robes, walk-in-robe and ensuite to the main with a separate zoned family bathroom and laundry.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne includes timber-lined ceilings, open-plan living and dining with wood heating

The kitchen is a fabulous size with plenty of storage space and a wood-fired stove and a servery overlooking the dining/living room. There is a study/media nook and seamless access to the front or rear decking. The home is set up to use a mix of gas, wood and solar for power, heating and hot water. There is an additional generator for power if required.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne offers a kitchen with plenty of storage space, wood-fired stove and servery

The property provides a wildlife haven featuring koalas, wombats, swamp wallabies, possums, gliders, echidnas, lyrebirds, cockatoos, honeyeaters, robins and more! Outside, there is ramp access off the decking down to the yard, driveway access to the large storage shed located just beyond the home, and wood storage. The shed can be used as a workshop and/or studio/kids retreat.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne includes a shed which can be used as a workshop and/or studio/kids retreat

This property provides for the perfect weekend escape or permanent living. With a little bit of love, this is the perfect canvas for the creative visionary and lover of magnificent scenery and wildlife.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne provides for the perfect weekend escape or permanent living

A short drive into town provides access to all that Yarra Junction has to offer, including shops, cafés, schools, sporting complex, Yarra River and Warburton Rail Trail.

Click on the link for more information on this affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne at 185 Milners Road, Yarra Junction.

Affordable Rural Properties For Sale Near Melbourne: 62 McNutts Lane, Heathcote

Situated on 1.84 hectares (4.54 acres), this bargain rural property for sale is just a 10-minute drive from the Heathcote township.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne is situated on 1.84 hectares just 10 minutes from Heathcote

The property features a low-maintenance two-bedroom Hardie plank home with a full wrap-around veranda, alfresco entertainment area and attached carport.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne features a low-maintenance two-bedroom home with wrap-around veranda

The kitchen includes slate tiled floor, electric stove and pull-out pantry and adjoins a meals area with wooden floor and comfortable lounge room with double-glazed windows, ceiling fan and split-system air-conditioner.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne offers kitchen with electric stove and pull-out pantry, adjoining the meals area

The master bedroom comes with built-in wardrobe, ceiling fan plus external access to the outdoor entertaining area and to the bathroom. The two-way access bathroom offers shower, bath and vanity unit, separate toilet, plus access to the laundry.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne boasts a master bedroom with external access to the outdoor entertaining area

Outside is a large 10.8m x 6m shed with concrete floor and power. Great water supply is provided by two 22,700-litres and one 1,000-litre water tanks and a large dam.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne offers a 10.8m x 6m shed and great water supply from multiple tanks

The property is fully fenced and boasts well-maintained gardens.

Click on the link for more information on this affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne at 62 McNutts Lane, Heathcote.

Affordable Rural Properties For Sale Near Melbourne: 571 Heathcote-Nagambie Road, Heathcote

If you are looking for an affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne that’s fully renovated, on large acreage, a short drive to town, and in a private yet convenient location, then look no further.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne comprises almost 21 hectares of undulating land a short drive from Heathcote

Situated down a long and private 700-metre drive is this fully renovated homestead on almost 21 hectares (51.8 acres) of undulating land.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne features a fully renovated homestead accessed via a private driveway

The home has three generous-sized bedrooms all with built-in robes, ceiling fans and glass sliding door access to the return veranda. The stunning family bathroom features floor-to-ceiling tiles, large shower with rain head, free-standing bath with floor-mounted water spout, and vanity.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne has three bedrooms and stunning family bathroom with free-standing bath

The kitchen is the centrepiece of the home with timber benchtops and stunning black sink and tapware, tiled splashback, Falcon Deluxe 110cm oven and rangehood, dishwasher and two double-door pantries for extra storage.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne boasts a fully equipped kitchen with timber benchtops and stunning tapware

Adjoining the kitchen is the spacious lounge area with ceiling fan and glass sliding door access outside, perfect for a second living area or kids play area. The L-shaped living room and meals area is a cosy place for family time during the evenings, with a wood heater, ceiling fan, ducted evaporative cooling throughout the home and external access to the front and back veranda.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne features a spacious lounge and meals area with wood heater

Outside the home is just as impressive with a wider return veranda, 10m x 5.6m concreted entertaining area with brick BBQ and rangehood, wood heater and feature rock pond.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne includes an entertaining area with brick BBQ, rangehood and wood heater

The property is well established with many improvements, including a four-car garage and four-car carport, horse stables, round yard and day yard. The home has an established garden and mature fruit trees (mulberry, apricot, apple, peach, nectarine, pomegranate, etc).

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne features a garage and carport, horse stables, round yard and day yard

The land has four dams with good catchment area, a seasonal creek and a motorbike track carving into the land for endless family fun. The home has mains power, septic system, NBN, bottled gas and rainwater catchment into two 35,000-litre concrete tanks with pressure pump.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne has four dams with good catchment, a seasonal creek and a motorbike track

The property is located 5.7km up the Heathcote and Nagambie Road and is approximately eight minutes into town by car.

Click on the link for more information on this affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne at 571 Heathcote-Nagambie Road, Heathcote.

Affordable Rural Properties For Sale Near Melbourne: 556 Marysville Road, Narbethong

This stunning architecturally designed home is set in the picturesque region of Marysville/Narbethong just 30 minutes from Healesville and on the doorstep of the Lake Mountain snowfields.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne offers a stunning home set in the picturesque Marysville/Narbethong region

With beautiful native Australian forest behind the property and the Acheron River on your doorstep, this affordable rural property for sale is the perfect country escape. Walking into the home the sense of space is immediate when you see the large open-plan living and dining area plus the well-equipped modern kitchen complete with stone benchtops and a glass splashback all overlooking the peaceful garden.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne boasts a well-equipped kitchen with stone benchtops and glass splashback

Keeping your home cosy is the large wood heater, plus the addition of multiple split-system air-conditioners throughout the home. On the ground floor is a massive entertaining room and large guest bedroom plus bathroom.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne includes a large open-plan living and dining area with wood fireplace

On the upper level is a generous master bedroom complete with walk-in wardrobe/dressing room plus private ensuite. Family accommodation is by way of four huge bedrooms with built-ins and which all offer views across the gardens. There’s also a third stylish family bathroom.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne offers four huge bedrooms all with views across the gardens

Outside is a large double carport, garage/workshop, plus a covered entertaining area, ideal for those larger family occasions.

Above: This affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne includes double carport, garage/workshop, plus covered entertaining area

This property sits on approximately 0.4 hectares (one acre) and is surrounded by native bushland and cleared crown land, offering an immense sense of space.

Click on the link for more information on this affordable rural property for sale near Melbourne at 556 Marysville Road, Narbethong.