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We are empty-nesters and we bought farmland in Alexandra just over a year ago...our dream of escaping to the country. The local people are very friendly and have been so welcoming to us (we have already attended two Christmas 'street' parties!). People smile and say hello as we walk down the street.

We are interested in the gold mining history and the main streetscape is lovely, with a pub on each corner and a National Trust Post Office and Law House.The shops provide all the necessities, with a great supermarket open til about 9pm everyday. Most of the shops are shut on a Sunday including the Bakery, which we found a little odd.

It's important to know that the hospital is great and has just had a major up-date. There are a few doctors in town, as well as other medical professionals eg. dentist, physio, etc.

The Murrindindi council has been an absolute pleasure to deal with! They were so quick and friendly in dealing with our building permits.

We live in the Yarra Valley at the moment, and so it's a very easy drive on good roads. We have made the right choice and can't wait to move there.