Set in the heart of the picturesque Thora Valley, this rare 14.7-acre property offers an enviable lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty. With 550 metres of Bellinger River frontage, you'll enjoy your own private freshwater swimming holes - and best of all, the property is flood-free.
The elevated homesite captures lovely north-facing mountain views across the National Park, ensuring a peaceful outlook that can never be built out. The existing two-bedroom home is simple yet comfortable, with plenty of scope to extend or redesign to suit your vision.
Perfect for horses, a hobby farm, or self-sufficient living, the rich, fertile soil and direct river water supply make it easy to grow vegetables, fruit trees, and more. Everything flourishes here - there's truly something magical and healing about the Thora Valley, and you'll feel it from the moment you arrive.
Location Highlights:
Chrysalis Steiner School - 6.1 km
Orama Public School - 2.1 km
Bellingen town centre - approx. 27 km (30-minute drive)
Dorrigo - 37-minute drive to stunning wilderness walks
Enjoy the peace and quiet of nature with fishing, canoeing, and swimming right on your own riverfront. Yet you're just a short drive to vibrant Bellingen, famous for its live music, festivals, dining, brewery, shopping, cafes, and creative culture.
This property is more than a home - it's a lifestyle. A rare opportunity to live sustainably and serenely in one of the most beautiful valleys on the North Coast.
The size of Darkwood is approximately 142.7 square kilometres. It has 7 parks covering nearly 89.5% of total area. The population of Darkwood in 2016 was 177 people. By 2021 the population was 237 showing a population growth of 33.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Darkwood is 60-69 years. Households in Darkwood are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $600 - $799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Darkwood work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 71.40% of the homes in Darkwood were owner-occupied compared with 77.30% in 2016.
Darkwood has 87 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Darkwood have seen a 17.21% increase in median value. As at 30 November 2025:
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