Held by the same family for over 45 years, "Mellinga Vale" is far more than a rural property, it's a place where generations have been raised, memories have been made, and the landscape has quietly told its story. Meaning "place of deep water" in the local Aboriginal language, Mellinga Vale takes its name from the magnificent deep waterhole nestled below the homestead, a fitting tribute to a property defined by its abundance of water, natural beauty and enduring character.
Spanning approximately 317.85 acres across seven titles, this remarkable holding offers an exceptional opportunity to secure a productive lifestyle property with the flexibility to enjoy, enhance or invest in its future. With frontage to both sides of Mollison Creek, year-round waterholes, a healthy fish population, a spring-fed dam and seasonal flowing water, water security is one of its greatest assets. Stock and domestic pumping is available directly from the creek, while a solar-powered bore automatically fills approximately 38,000 litres of garden and stock water storage, complementing approximately 135,000 litres of rainwater storage servicing the home.
Perfectly suited to sheep grazing, the property has an average carrying capacity of approximately four sheep per acre, equating to around 1,200 head in a typical season, with stocking rates naturally varying according to seasonal conditions. The land has been thoughtfully set up for efficient livestock management, with four generous paddocks, five dams, well-designed stockyards complete with a working conveyor system, a four-stand shearing shed and a usable grain silo combining to create a highly functional farming enterprise. Access is primarily via the front entrance, with a secondary access point via a concrete ford offering additional potential, subject to improvement of the existing track.
Positioned to capture breathtaking rural vistas, the expansive country residence is filled with warmth, character and natural light. While offering scope to personalise and modernise over time, it already provides the perfect foundation for comfortable family living.
The thoughtfully designed kitchen is truly the heart of the home, created with passionate home cooks in mind. Featuring an in-bench grill, walk-in pantry and a family-focused layout, it's a welcoming space where meals, conversations and celebrations naturally come together.
Accommodation includes five generous bedrooms, while multiple living spaces ensure there's room for both entertaining and quiet retreat. Curl up beside the impressive wood fireplace in the main living area during the cooler months or gather around the open fireplace in the dedicated entertaining room. Ducted evaporative cooling is double plumbed to operate from either fresh water or bore water, while the toilets are also connected to a dual-plumbed fresh and bore water system, enhancing the property's practical water management. Solar hot water further improves energy efficiency, and there's also the potential to install hydronic heating, with provisions available near the mudroom area.
Outside, the lifestyle continues to impress. Established rose and flower gardens create a colourful backdrop to everyday living, while a fenced fruit orchard and enclosed chicken coop offer the opportunity to embrace a true farm-to-table lifestyle. An unlimited supply of firewood ensures cosy winters for years to come.
The extensive shedding is equally impressive. A substantial five-bay machinery shed, complete with a 5kW solar system, concrete flooring, power, extensive shelving and an included vehicle hoist, provides exceptional space for machinery, vehicles, workshops or hobbies. An infrared sauna is also available for those seeking a little luxury after a day's work.
Whether you're looking to continue a productive farming operation, establish a peaceful family retreat or secure a landmark rural holding with incredible potential, Mellinga Vale offers a rare combination of natural beauty, practical infrastructure and heartfelt history.
Properties of this calibre, with abundant water, productive grazing land, exceptional infrastructure and generations of cherished ownership, are seldom offered to the market.
Come and write the next chapter of the Mellinga Vale story.
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