One of the last metropolitan orchards in the eastern suburbs has hit the market, carrying a $90 million-plus price tag.

The 14.96 hectare Jenkins Orchard at 1201-1211 High Street Road in Wantirna South was rezoned in 2015 to allow for residential and commercial development – as high as five levels in some parts and including a neighbourhood shopping centre.

Orchards once dominated Melbourne's eastern suburbs. This parcel of land, 35 kilometres from the city, was purchased in 1922 by Arthur Scourfield Jenkins and operated as an orchard until a few years ago.

Savills Australia agents Nick Peden, Clinton Baxter, Jesse Radisich and Benson Zhou are selling the property via an expressions of interest campaign.

“There’s not a great deal of privately owned large parcels of land left in the metro area,” Mr Peden said.