WHILE First Nations inhabitants have lived in this area for thousands of years it was only after 1824 that settlers followed.

Frederic Street took up land in the area in 1852 and provisioned the gold fields.

His grandson James built Glen Avon in 1898.

The house remains now at 392 Wodonga Yackandandah Rd Staghorn Flat, on five acres complete with its ancient wooden barn.

In 2016 former Albury restaurateurs Margie Gleeson and Don Cameron decamped from Albury to enjoy a rural lifestyle.

Bed and Breakfast Accommodation with three comfortable queen rooms each with an ensuite and a large lounge living area was built in 2020–22.

There is a 10–metre pool, outdoor kitchen, and entertaining area.

The new building mimics the weatherboards, corrugated iron and iron lace of the original farmhouse.

The rafters in the lounge dining area are jarrah beams from the old Bandiana Railway Station.

Rockcote earthen render throughout the building ensures a steady temperature and quiet atmosphere.

The outlook to the west is the Baranduda range.

The accommodation is airconditioned and has wood fired and electric heating, free Wi–Fi, smart TVs and breakfast – either cooked or continental included.

Artworks on the walls are by local artists including images from the mountain huts, birdlife, and landscapes.

This is a place for a leisurely weekend or a homebase for exploring.

The space is shared with their Scottish cows and Banjo the Border collie, echidnas, possums and wombats.

Margie and Don look forward to hosting visitors and pointing out places for them to visit in the Indigo, Wodonga and Alpine areas and invite you to enjoy their beautiful garden and the produce they source and cook from this district.

For information or to book a room visit www.glenavoncountryhouse.au.