Positioned at the end of a quiet no-through road in the highly sought-after The Fields estate, 49 Malbec Drive presents an exceptional opportunity to create your dream rural lifestyle in one of Murrumbateman's most prestigious locations.
Set on 10,000m² (2.47 acres) of predominantly cleared land, this impressive block enjoys privacy and character thanks to a backdrop of established native trees. The current owners have further enhanced the property by planting approximately 125 Leighton Green conifers along the northern, western and southern boundaries. Supported by an existing drip irrigation system, these evergreens will mature into a beautiful natural screen, providing additional privacy and shelter.
A standout feature of the property is its expansive 5,000m² easement-free building envelope with a gentle contour, offering incredible flexibility for your future plans. Whether you're designing a modern architectural home, a spacious country homestead, or a family retreat with extensive outdoor amenities, there is ample room to bring your vision to life.
With space for large shedding, landscaped gardens, a swimming pool, tennis court, stables, or additional recreational facilities, the possibilities are truly endless.
Adding further appeal, the R2 zoning allows for dual occupancy development (STCA), creating an ideal opportunity for multi-generational living, guest accommodation, or potential rental income.
The block also benefits from an excellent northern aspect, maximising natural light and providing an ideal orientation for energy-efficient home design and solar power generation.
Located within one of Murrumbateman's premier lifestyle communities, neighbouring properties have achieved impressive sales results, highlighting the strength and desirability of the area. Enjoy being moments from renowned wineries, including Shaw Wines, and just minutes from the village center's cafes, services and amenities.
Offering the perfect balance of rural tranquillity and convenience, Canberra's CBD is only approximately 25 minutes away, making this an outstanding opportunity to secure a premium lifestyle property in a thriving regional location.
Property Technical Specifications:
Identifier: Lot 191 DP 1269930 in Stage 2 of The Fields development, with no time limit to build stipulations
Block: Freehold title, 10000m2/2.47ac/1.00ha north facing with a contour ranging from level at the gate with a slight fall to the SW. The building envelope is approximately 5000m2.The Lot is accessed via a remote controlled powder coated steel gate & is fully boundary fenced with star picket/wire & covered with wire netting for small pet/stock containment. All prime structures must be contained within the lot's elevated building envelope which is displayed within the Marketing Contract
Lot improvements: irrigated 125 boundary plantings of 125 Leighton Green conifer trees, 20' storage sea container can stay on the block as a cost free inclusion to this sale
Document inclusions: ask the agent for copies
- site & soil assessment for on-site effluent disposal- commissioned March 2026
- bushfire assessment report- commissioned March 2026
- scoped house plans- no DA lodged
Non-potable water supply: The Fields Communal Water Management Scheme
- bore water limited to 300,000lt pa per allotment (reviewable/circumstance adjustable) of reticulated bore water for stock, garden & outdoor recreational purposes subject to ongoing water management fee
Potable water supply: buyer will need to install roof catchment rainwater tank/s as part of the property establishment with a minimum capacity of 110,000lt
Sewerage: buyer will need to install a relevant septic system as part of the property establishment
Services: FTTN NBN, 5 days letter mail delivery to the front gate, weekly wheelie bin household waste collection, fortnightly wheelie bin recycle collection
Neighbourhood Services: 3-4mins to Fairley Early Childhood Service (full day care center, school holiday programmes hours 7am-6.30pm weekdays, Murrumbateman Early Childhood Centre Assoc. 3-5 year olds hours 8am-4pm weekdays, & the recently opened primary school, Murrumbateman village & Fairley Square with their general store/service station, butcher, cafes, doctors, dentist, & VET surgery, chemists, hairdressers & family inn
The Fields development:
- Murrumbateman's recent rural residential estate development currently consists of varying sized freehold title partially serviced properties. Since its initial bare Lot sub-division period, sales of since established properties have topped $2.05m. The Fields allows its residents to develop a sustainable lifestyle, where they can establish orchards & vegetable gardens, plus run horses/large animals. Located just 42 minutes from Canberra's CBD means that each resident can enjoy the cultural/work mix of a thriving nearby city but escape to the country at the end each & every day. The Fields will provide its residents with a privileged country lifestyle; all backdropped with Murrumbateman's cool climate vineyards & set in undulating countryside. The Murrumbateman community is cosmopolitan, well educated & welcoming. Whilst still adhering to its country roots, Murrumbateman's dynamic growth is underpinned by many social fabric developments such the Barton Highway duplication to Canberra, many new service related businesses, & 3 levels of early childhood care/schooling including a primary school
Location: 4 minutes to Murrumbateman village, 26 minutes to Canberra's northern areas, 16 minutes to Yass township
Rates & Zoning: $1,927.24pa, R2 (Low Density Residential)
Viewing: 49 Malbec Drive can be viewed from the roadside & is well marked with Elders for sale signage
Please note that the building envelopes displayed on the listing photos are for marketing purposes only
