Mighty fine Alpine retreat

RELAX by the fire and take in mountain views at this peaceful retreat in the foothills of the Victorian Alps. Country and luxury living combine at the expansive 2ha property, featuring a large dam, a fire pit, an apple orchard and fruit trees.

An in-ground pool, a teppanyaki grill and a glass fireplace imported from France are just some of the spectacular inclusions in the architecturally designed home.

Team Canavan Ray White Mansfield agent Missy Daly said the property had been “a place for the owners to escape from Melbourne” as well as a “popular Airbnb for a good part of the year”.

“Everything is done to a five-star standard,” she said.

“Not many people are catering to this luxury lifestyle in a country town — (the owners) very quickly became a Superhost on Airbnb.”

Co-listing agent Matt Daly said the property had attracted interstate and international guests.

It offered a prime location just a short drive from the Mansfield township and only 30 minutes to the gates of Mount Buller.

“There’s huge money to be made from the views,” he said.

“It’s an easy investment. Even the landscaping itself is low maintenance.”

Prospective buyers have the option of purchasing the property fully furnished.

Ms Daly said a number of buyers were considering offering the home as a short-term rental with plans to later use it as a primary residence.