80 Dicksons Road, Indigo Valley, Vic 3688

77.39 hectares (193.47 acres) 20 minutes from Wodonga.

This rustic rural retreat offers a lifestyle of farming and immersion in nature. A discreet, 0.9 kilometre beautiful tree lined entry welcomes you, gently sweeping up to a level ridge where the home sits proudly, capturing the most exhilarating views.

Situated in the Indigo Valley, this remarkable property adjoins Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park on the northern slopes of the Australian Great Dividing Range, in the foothills of the Australian Alps. The snowfields, wineries and historical towns with rail trails and the EPIC bike tracks are in easy reach.

Built in 1993 by the original owners, who have lovingly maintained the property, the home is a light filled, four bedroom, two bathroom residence featuring two studies and a solar passive design. A three metre perimeter verandah surrounds the home, with sweeping views across the Indigo Valley, east towards Mount Baranduda and north towards Mount Cookinburra. The home and four-bay barn complement one another through their harmonious, gabled A-frame designs.

At the rear of the property lies 67 acres of privately owned, open canopy forest, comprising red box, stringy box and apple box trees. Four wheel drive tracks provide access to the highest point, where views extend towards Mount Bogong. A level clearing offers an ideal setting for recreational pursuits, whether a secluded bush retreat, camping or outdoor dining. Nestled between two forested hills, a seasonal creek plunges over a six metre waterfall into a deep gorge, creating a captivating natural feature.

The property has remained in the owners family for four generations, supporting dairy cows, beef cattle and sheep. More recently, the land has carried 50 weaned steers, offered cattle agistment, while also harvesting a mixture of phalaris and
clover pasture hay. In addition the property provides a haven for eagles, koalas, wombats, goannas, kangaroos, wallabies and echidnas.

Water is plentiful throughout the property. The family named the farm Mystic Springs in recognition of the abundant groundwater that continues to replenish the seven (total) farm dams. Rainwater is collected for household use, while the garden is irrigated via a perimeter sprinkler system supplied by two substantial water tanks, with capacities of 105,000 and 100,000 litres, respectively. One large, gravity fed dam, affectionately known as "The Big Gig", is estimated to hold 500,000 litres.

The current owners have enjoyed a strong sense of connection to the surrounding communities. An active community Facebook group brings residents together, while the Indigo Valley itself boasts vibrant Landcare, CFA and craft groups, with monthly shared meals fostering a welcoming community spirit. The vendors have also enjoyed involvement in the nearby communities of Yackandandah (10 minutes drive), Beechworth (20 minutes drive) and Albury-Wodonga.

Families are well catered for, with the vendors children having attended the local Middle Indigo Primary School and secondary schools in Wodonga. Daily bus services provide convenient transport to these schools.

"Mystic Springs" is a truly extraordinary, one of a kind offering in today's market. Magnificent in its natural beauty and pure serenity.