326 Upper Dargo RoadDargo VIC 3862
Property Details for 326 Upper Dargo Rd, Dargo
Last Listing description (July 2024)
First time offered in more than forty years and referred to as Stonehurst this remarkable property along the Upper Dargo Road has been the envy of many tourists as they have ventured past on their way past to explore the iconic area known as Dargo nestled in the northeast corner of the Wellington Shire and with its high-country merging into the Alpine Shire.
The land was purchased in 1980 and what can only be described as a labour of love by the vendors making it the iconic showpiece that it is today. With all the hallmarks of a bygone era Stonehurst can truly be categorised as unique and is as solid as the rocks it has been built with and is now being genuinely offered for sale by expression of interest closing midday the twenty ninth of May 2024, if not sold prior.
Take the time to have a detailed look at the pictures and the video of the property as each speak thousands of words with the captivating beauty of the landscape and the craftsmanship in the infrastructure around the property. With towering deciduous trees, native plant sanctuary along the riverbank frontage of the majestic Dargo River that provides excellent brown trout fishing, the extensive cottage gardens with established roses and perennials, spring flowering bulbs and daffodils, and the giant nut trees that all make a haven for birdlife and native flora and fauna.
The off-grid homestead with internal loft, and extensive outhouse buildings including workshops, garage and studio have been tastefully built from many reclaimed materials with the build commencing in 1989 and taking a period over four years to complete while occupying the old log cabin on weekends and holidays from full time employment. Stones were gathered from the roadsides and from old ruins in the Dargo area, over 3000 handmade bricks reclaimed from the historic and demolished Pram Factory Theater in Carlton, and 500 from the historic Delmore site in Dargo. Stained glass windows purchased from demolition companies and the gothic church window from the abandoned Mallee church just to name a few.
On the property it boasts a tremendous shed used for workshop, storage and in previous years nut storage and drying. Further down the property is a campsite offering an open-air kitchen area, storage shed, shower and toilet facilities and the historic log cabin. The property is *8 ha or 20 acres in size with a large portion of steep timbered hill country located on the top side of the road, with the river side manicured into extensive parklike surrounds offering a very appealing setting.
Property like this rarely comes to the market and this property could arguably be described as a once in a lifetime opportunity with many of them tightly held in the area through family generations. Dargo is *three hours from Melbourne, and *one hour from the regional business centers of Sale or Bairnsdale with many exploring the area for a variety of lifestyle and recreational pursuits. The heavy workload has been done and the vendors are now offering a new custodian the opportunity to secure the property to enjoy with their generations to come.
Inspections strictly by appointment for qualified buyers.
All enquiry, contact Michael Enever 0458 272 797.
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Disclaimer:
"The vendor reserves the right to remove the property from the market, and / or sell the property at any time prior to the conclusion of the advertised marketing campaign."
"All care has been taken in compiling these particulars, but the vendor and their agents do not guarantee the details and cannot accept responsibility for errors or misdescriptions if any. Intending purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the correctness of details."
Property History for 326 Upper Dargo Rd, Dargo, VIC 3862
- 01 Jun 2024Sold for $935,000
- 24 Apr 2024Listed for Sale Expression of Interest
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0About Dargo 3862
The size of Dargo is approximately 998.4 square kilometres. It has 5 parks covering nearly 58.9% of total area. The population of Dargo in 2016 was 99 people. By 2021 the population was 105 showing a population growth of 6.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Dargo is 60-69 years. Households in Dargo are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Dargo work in a managers occupation.In 2021, 95.30% of the homes in Dargo were owner-occupied compared with 80.40% in 2016.
Dargo has 233 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Dargo have seen a 23.58% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 54.34% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
- The median value for Houses in Dargo is $546,465 while the median value for Units is $293,494.
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