IF FISHING and swimming in the Murray River from your own back yard appeals to you, then look no further than this aptly named property at Barham.

Situated on a large block just out of town on a bend of the Murray River, River House is a three-bedroom mudbrick home specifically designed to take in the breathtaking views of the river and surrounds.

A long hallway in the house leads past three bedrooms and into a large open-plan kitchen and meals area with large ceiling-to-floor windows offering views of the gum trees which lead to the river bank.

Owner Debbie Warne, who bought the home three years ago but has since put her retirement plans on hold, said the property was in a prime location.

"It's a beautiful, beautiful spot," Debbie said.

"Everyone keeps saying to me 'why are you selling it?"'

"I think it's got one of the best views in Barham (of the river). It just looks straight down the bend."

Other features of the property include an established garden with water system, town water, orchard, double lock-up remote garage with workshop and a large outdoor entertaining area.

Debbie said the mudbrick house was environmentally friendly, taking advantage of the sun to warm the house in winter and the high ceilings to keep cool in the summer.

The property is just minutes from town by car or a 10-minute walk along the river from Barham's main shops.

Debbie said the property was secluded despite its close proximity to town.

"It's in a very private spot," she said. "People can't drive past it because it's sort of tucked away at the end of a road."

Debbie said River House would make an ideal holiday home.

"I can see it being very good for people from Melbourne who want to get away and get on the Murray River," she said. "It's an easy drive from Melbourne, it's only 3 1/2 hours.

"You can swim and fish in the river and the boat ramp is just around the bend so you can tether your boat at the back of the property in the water."