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<p data-block-key="zb9yv">Whether they&#x27;re siblings or cousins, there&#x27;s something special about working with your relatives according to these powerhouse families of Canberra real estate.</p><h3 data-block-key="1u2et">The Gutierrez cousins (Joshua and Sebastian), <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray White Canberra</a></h3><img alt="Sebastian&amp;#x27;s Team 2023 (1)" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Sebastians_Team_2023_1.width-800.jpg" width="800"><h4 data-block-key="d151">What would you describe as the family traits you both have?</h4><p data-block-key="52n6s">We both, just like our family, have high work ethics, share great values and always give our best to whatever task is in front of us.</p><h4 data-block-key="3k1f7">What&#x27;s different about you both?</h4><p data-block-key="ssd">Our differences are pretty major, we are almost complete opposites to one another! We both conduct our business differently and approach tasks differently but all efforts aim to achieve the same outcome.</p><h4 data-block-key="43sq1">Did you both grow up in Canberra?</h4><p data-block-key="1cb7u">Yes we sure did. Our family migrated from Chile in the 1980s and we are the first generation in Australia.</p><img alt="image_123650291" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1047" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/image_123650291.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="76lqf">Were you close growing up?</p><p data-block-key="6um5b">No, not quite — unless we were at family functions together! Our age gap was probably one of the main contributing factors as Sebastian is 12 years older, so growing up as a kid Sebastian was already well into his teenage years and early twenties.</p><h4 data-block-key="fbl2m">Are you competitive with each other?</h4><p data-block-key="8dkpu">No, we want to see each other succeed and we try to help each other achieve our goals.</p><h4 data-block-key="5la48">What are the advantages of working as cousins?</h4><p data-block-key="8miue">Sharing the same values that correlate with our business and delivering exceptional customer service and outcomes for our clients.</p><img alt="image_123650291 (1) (1)" class="richtext-image full-width" height="541" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/image_123650291_1_1.width-800.jpg" width="800"><h4 data-block-key="aseej">What&#x27;s hard about it?</h4><p data-block-key="9cd0i">There aren&#x27;t many challenges about working together but perhaps the balance of family and work and where to draw the line with one another.</p><h4 data-block-key="2gltp">What do your parents think of you both being in real estate?</h4><p data-block-key="a9d15">Our parents are really supportive of any career paths we take as long as we are happy and do it to our highest potential.</p><h3 data-block-key="6te55">The Anasson siblings (Jason and Rachel), <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/marq/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MARQ Property</a></h3><img alt="Powerhouse_Body_Image_800px_532px" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Powerhouse_Body_Image_800px_532px.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="fbpda">Growing up, Rachel and Jason were known as ‘Irish twins’ — at just 12 months and three days apart, they’ve always been close.</p><p data-block-key="c331o">“I was definitely the more dominant sibling,” Rachel laughs.</p><p data-block-key="4td8c">“I’m the eldest and I was always taller than Jason.”</p><p data-block-key="3q1iv">The Anasson kids grew up in MacGregor and then Dunlop, attending St Francis Xavier College and trying their hand at a range of sports. Jason made the move to real estate first, with Rachel following a couple of years later.</p><img alt="73484422502__6A1C48A1-D31B-45F9-A99B-4ADA7E80A3B8 (1)" class="richtext-image full-width" height="527" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/73484422502__6A1C48A1-D31B-45F9-A99B-4ADA7E80A.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="7haon">“There’s an inherent trust that comes from working with a family member,” Jason says.</p><p data-block-key="820ga">“The hardest part is switching off and focusing on being brother and sister, rather than work colleagues.”</p><p data-block-key="feebd">Do they talk shop over Christmas lunch?</p><p data-block-key="31s3g">“No, we do well at focusing on us as a family at big events and on our family Sundays,” Rachel says.</p><h3 data-block-key="al5tu">The Srbinovski brothers (Vic and Igor), <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/raine-horne-queanbeyan-jerrabomberra/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raine &amp; Horne Queanbeyan Jerrabomberra</a></h3><img alt="New side by side" class="richtext-image full-width" height="534" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/New_side_by_side.width-800.jpg" width="800"><h4 data-block-key="2cl86">Which schools did you both attend? Which suburb did you grow up in?</h4><p data-block-key="j635">Vic: I grew up in Ohrid Macedonia, Berkeley Wollongong and then Queanbeyan. Attended Queanbeyan High.</p><p data-block-key="2va9u">Igor: I was born in Ohrid Macedonia and grew up in Queanbeyan. Attended Karabar High.</p><h4 data-block-key="8fhtl">Who is the eldest and by how much?</h4><p data-block-key="ef3da">Vic is the eldest by 13 years.</p><h4 data-block-key="5mmv2">What were you both into as boys?</h4><p data-block-key="6hjc9">Vic: Soccer and cars.</p><p data-block-key="h40f">Igor: TV, video games and some sports.</p><h4 data-block-key="3dbva">Who made the first move into real estate?</h4><p data-block-key="53sus">Vic made the first move into real estate in the early 1990s with Raine &amp; Horne Queanbeyan at the time, and then had some years in different fields such as retail, mortgage broking and banking.</p><p data-block-key="929mt">Igor came from the sales, retail and public service, specifically in Defence Housing Australia.</p><p data-block-key="8ol3">We decided to open our first real estate agency together at the beginning of 2008.</p><img alt="GG Photo" class="richtext-image full-width" height="519" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/GG_Photo.width-800.png" width="800"><h4 data-block-key="4jmqd">How long have you worked together?</h4><p data-block-key="464m">We’ve worked together for 16 years! Our sister Irena Morschel has worked with us for 14 years, joining us in 2010.</p><h4 data-block-key="8kfia">What are the advantages of working as siblings?</h4><p data-block-key="2024k">Being able to be honest with each other as a baseline, wanting to help each other improve and knowing everyone in the office has your back and you can trust them implicitly.</p><h4 data-block-key="9kuma">What&#x27;s hard about it?</h4><p data-block-key="20tvn">No one holds back! It always comes from a good place but you can often talk to each other as siblings instead of co-workers.</p><h4 data-block-key="41q3t">Are you generally chatting about real estate over Christmas and other family dinners?</h4><p data-block-key="9mq1r">We try to avoid it in our off hours because it’s such a big part of our lives, but invariably the conversation does gravitate towards it.</p><h3 data-block-key="d4cge">The Ward siblings (Greg and Jen), <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ward-estate-agents/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ward Estate Agents</a></h3><img alt="Greg_Jen_1280x853_HR.width-1280" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Greg_Jen_1280x853_HR.width-1280.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="6qr5o">Ask Jen Ward what it was like growing up with younger brother Greg and she literally clutches her hands to her heart.</p><p data-block-key="5ksa4">“It was honestly like having my own little baby,” she recalls.</p><p data-block-key="77sqd">“I was nine when Greg was born and I honestly just carried him around everywhere - I was basically his second mum.”</p><p data-block-key="fv2k">Fast forward a few years and the brother sister duo are now co-owners of Ward Estate Agents, their own boutique agency catering to Queanbeyan, Jerrabomberra, Googong and beyond.</p><img alt="ward_kids.width-800" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/ward_kids.width-800.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="f05p4">“Greg is a master negotiator,” Jen says.</p><p data-block-key="2gq7i">“You need a lot of runs on the board to be able to refine those skills and he’s had over 20 years of negotiation experience.</p><p data-block-key="f4nf7">“I just look at him most days and think, wow.”</p><p data-block-key="4ofaj">According to Greg, Jen’s an administrative and client experience dream.</p><p data-block-key="5u6jd">“Real estate is essentially about project management and she’s all about processes,” he says.</p><p data-block-key="d71id">“Everything has a process. And the relationships with our clients are critical to Jen. Her work has to have meaning and it’s the people we work with who bring that meaning.”</p>

The powerhouse families of Canberra real estate

<p data-block-key="p01i6">How good is Netflix&#x27;s <i>Selling Sunset</i>?!</p><p data-block-key="brmbp">While we probably won&#x27;t be seeing any of the Canberra agents below in cut-out dresses at open homes any time soon, we reckon they could easily go head-to-head with The Oppenheim Group when it comes to selling property.</p><p data-block-key="2lk4g">Here’s our pick of who would be ringing the bell Canberra-style if <i>Selling Sunset</i> was set in the capital.</p><h3 data-block-key="etmh4">Lisa Silberberg (Ray White Canberra) as Chrishell Stause </h3><img alt="Selling_Sunset_Lisa" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1438" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Selling_Sunset_Lisa.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="e7t17">Lisa (from the Tuggeranong Valley) and Chrishell (from the San Fernando Valley) are the girl next door/ BFFs you always wish you had. They both know how to sell a home and they aren’t afraid to kick butt in a male dominated industry: Lisa has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. </p><h3 data-block-key="30hu9">Richard Luton (Luton Properties) as Jason Oppenheim </h3><img alt="AEABAD7B-7838-497E-A0D9-9F527557197E" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1422" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/AEABAD7B-7838-497E-A0D9-9F527557197E.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="8ugg8">Both men have seriously successful real estate businesses and the lifestyle to match. They bring a no-nonsense attitude when it comes to their work, but behind the scenes they love life to the fullest and don’t mind slipping away for a European summer vacay every few weeks.</p><h3 data-block-key="6hhuk">Jason Roses (Verv Property) as Christine Quinn</h3><img alt="D50DD0DA-0177-450A-9AD8-FFB47B13BC9C" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1422" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/D50DD0DA-0177-450A-9AD8-FFB47B13BC9C.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="ectic">Two strong, sassy, OTT fashionistas of real estate. Both know how to command the attention of a room and how to make real estate fun and entertaining: a seriously difficult feat!</p><h3 data-block-key="2qeku">Sam McGregor (Marq Property) as Romain Bonnet </h3><img alt="Selling_Sunset_Sam" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1380" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Selling_Sunset_Sam.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="2up7m">We know Romain is actually a builder, but we just couldn’t resist an adorable side-by-side of these two! Both strong burly blokes (Sam was <a href="/news/former-mooseheads-bouncer-says-the-club-has-helped-shape-my-real-estate-career/">a former Mooseheads security guard</a>), they’re both mature beyond their years and nothing stops them from reaching their goals. </p><h3 data-block-key="9ds4">Lucy MacGregor (Ian McNamee &amp; Partners Queanbeyan) as Heather Rae El Moussa </h3><img alt="Selling_Sunset_Lucy" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1411" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Selling_Sunset_Lucy.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="f9kbk">Sweet as buttons, Heather and Lucy like to avoid the drama and get on with the business of selling property. Both stunningly youthful inside and out, Lucy is a skilled agent and an auctioneer and was voted Jerrabomberra Agent of The Year 2023 by Rate My Agent.</p><h3 data-block-key="16uds">Elizabeth Da Pozzo (Verv Property) as Emma Hernan </h3><img alt="E2ADC223-0465-4400-BCE1-9D27928BEEF8" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1422" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/E2ADC223-0465-4400-BCE1-9D27928BEEF8.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="2m7gb">Both of these women bring a contemporary and innovative edge to their real estate game. Stylish and sophisticated, they both love to impress vendors with their in-depth knowledge of the market. </p><h3 data-block-key="cmqsp">Sally Strang (Home.by Holly) as Amanza Smith </h3><img alt="F8999201-7956-43ED-A121-CBCCDBF084CD" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1422" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/F8999201-7956-43ED-A121-CBCCDBF084CD.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="6u2gr">The two brunette bombshells of real estate. This duet both wear their hearts on their sleeve and know that selling a home can be a super emotional and personal business. </p><h3 data-block-key="ibn9">Troy Thompson (LJ Hooker Gungahlin) as Brett Oppenheim </h3><img alt="501AB343-A346-4EC1-B09C-2F4EFE8707AA" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1422" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/501AB343-A346-4EC1-B09C-2F4EFE8707AA.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="c1aoj">The ultimate Mr. Nice Guys. Brett and Troy both love what they do - but don&#x27;t necessarily love the limelight. Just like Brett, former Canberra Raiders star Troy is kicking goals in real estate; but prefers to fly under the radar and let his results speak for themselves. </p>

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<p data-block-key="zfexn">This stunning Yass Valley property offers the best in rural living - and it’s just 30 minutes from Canberra.</p><p data-block-key="ao8ee"><a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/marq/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MARQ Property</a> licensed agent <a href="/agents/sam-mcgregor/">Sam McGregor</a> says the 26-acre property at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/6-kurrajong-lane-manton-nsw-2582-79259/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6 Kurrajong Lane, Manton</a>, has around 150m of river frontage and stunning views that would rival any postcard.</p><div>
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<p data-block-key="pjdl">“It’s set on some of the best country we have ever seen because it’s got beautiful views and river frontage,&quot; Sam says.</p><p data-block-key="45kua">The beauty continues inside the four-bedroom, two-bathroom home.</p><p data-block-key="4hheo">“The owners really spared no expense building the home,” Sam says.</p><p data-block-key="83dit">“With high-end finishes, they’ve included everything you could possibly want to have in an ultra-modern, comfortable home in the country.”</p><img alt="6-kurrajong-lane-manton-nsw-2582-79259-image-0-20230503004645558906-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-kurrajong-lane-manton-nsw-2582-79259-image-0.width-800_Vsd1PXi.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="c85dk">The home was built in 2022, making it an almost new-build so the next owner can move straight in. It features an open-plan living-dining room with expansive windows to take in the surrounding views.</p><p data-block-key="fo165">“It has beautiful high-end finishes with a stunning colour and texture palette,” Sam says.</p><p data-block-key="4vk3d">“You’ve got polished concrete floors, a lot of external timber for the facades, and a neutral colour palette, which makes it feel like an earthy, homely, ultra-modern home.”</p><img alt="6-kurrajong-lane-manton-nsw-2582-79259-image-0-20230503004642197733-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-kurrajong-lane-manton-nsw-2582-79259-image-0.width-800_HW9JKo2.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="d3872">The master suite is absolutely second to none, Sam says, with a master bedroom that&#x27;s twice the size of a standard bedroom. The bedroom opens onto a double ensuite featuring double shower, a freestanding bath and dual vanities.</p><p data-block-key="cv0th">The home is well set up for temperature control with double-glazed windows and doors throughout the house and heated floors underneath. There’s also a slow-combustion fireplace to keep you cosy when the mercury drops.</p><p data-block-key="es6bq">Fans in the bedrooms and reverse cycling air-conditioning mean you can customise the indoor temperature in the warmer months.</p><img alt="6-kurrajong-lane-manton-nsw-2582-79259-image-0-20230503004643411625-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-kurrajong-lane-manton-nsw-2582-79259-image-0.width-800_UEArSsS.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="3hui1">Additionally, a 19.5kW solar system, Tesla batteries and a water tank all help you live sustainably.</p><p data-block-key="2ai5f">Sam says the home is perfectly located for Canberrans wanting to make the move to rural living.</p><p data-block-key="25apk">“It&#x27;s a little bit further than Murrumbateman but not as far as Yass,&quot; Sam says.</p><p data-block-key="an5u9">&quot;Which means you’ve got access to all the amenities of Yass, but you can just duck out onto the highway and you’re back in Canberra in about 30 minutes.”</p><img alt="6-kurrajong-lane-manton-nsw-2582-79259-image-0-20230503004643162005-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-kurrajong-lane-manton-nsw-2582-79259-image-0.width-800_emdlLr6.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="4kck9">According to Sam, it&#x27;s a strong alternative to living in suburban Canberra, even for those who want or need to continue working in the city.</p><p data-block-key="7orhi">“To me, it’s a really appealing rural lifestyle property. If you want a couple of horses, it’s perfect for that, or a small farm with some cattle or sheep to have fun with on the weekend, rather than a farming venture.”</p><p data-block-key="eqijv">The home is located in Walgrove Estate. Walgrove was a historic cattle farm in the 1800s before it was subdivided.</p><img alt="6-kurrajong-lane-manton-nsw-2582-79259-image-0-20230503004646218732-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-kurrajong-lane-manton-nsw-2582-79259-image-0.width-800_sAkJcuw.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="5f2j5">“There’s probably only 15 properties, give or take, that are part of this community,&quot; Sam says.</p><p data-block-key="2lhbd">“What that means is it’s got a very high-end feel. It’s highly sought-after.”</p><p data-block-key="1v8lh"><b>Number 6 Kurrajong Lane, Manton, is for sale by negotiation.</b></p><p data-block-key="2q58d"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/6-kurrajong-lane-manton-nsw-2582-79259/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>View the full listing.</b></a></p><p data-block-key="1un57"><i>Article originally written and published by</i> <a href="https://the-riotact.com/yass-valley-property-offers-stunning-views-river-frontage-and-creature-comforts-you-can-write-home-about/658267" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotACT.</a></p>

'30 minutes and you're home': Ultra-modern masterpiece with 150m of river frontage

<p data-block-key="p34uv">Mention ‘Capricorn Park Stud’ to Canberrans and they’ll picture white fences streaming for hundreds of metres along the Barton Highway, with rambling bushes of red Dublin Bay roses dotted between them.</p><p data-block-key="b4dpc">The property, located about 15km north of Canberra, on the way to Murrumbateman and Yass, is a bit of a Canberra icon. Established in the late 1960s (that explains the old sign with the retro orange font - who remembers it?), the property was originally a cowboy-style Quarterhorse training and breeding facility.</p><img alt="84-capricorn-place-murrumbateman-nsw-2582-78106-image-0-20230406031639105480-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/84-capricorn-place-murrumbateman-nsw-2582-7810.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="3hl9v">In the early 1990s, new owners changed it to a first-class Thoroughbred training facility. Those same owners recently subdivided the huge parcel of land to create multiple properties that now comprise ‘Capricorn Estate’.</p><p data-block-key="colt1">And the most stunning piece of it — the original homestead and 50-acres — is looking for a new owner.</p><p data-block-key="fdk5h">The beautiful six-bedroom, three-bathroom home at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/84-capricorn-place-springrange-nsw-2618-78106/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">84 Capricorn Place, Springrange</a>, is heaven for humans, but the property is also purpose-built for horses. The equine infrastructure on the property includes eight covered tie-up stalls, a fully enclosed sand roll yard and heated wash bay.</p><img alt="84-capricorn-place-murrumbateman-nsw-2582-78106-image-0-20230406031639516587-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/84-capricorn-place-murrumbateman-nsw-2582-7810.width-800_ONrahGz.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="6si0t"><a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/marq/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MARQ Property</a> licensed agent <a href="/agents/sam-mcgregor/">Sam McGregor</a> says Capricorn is a property Canberrans feel a real affinity for.</p><p data-block-key="2kveh">“Travelling along the Barton Highway speaks to road trips with the family, visiting relatives in Yass, Wagga, Tumut and Melbourne,” Sam says.</p><p data-block-key="at3dr">“There isn’t a Canberran out there that hasn’t driven past property at one time or another and been impressed by its position along the road, the racetrack and the immaculate gardens.</p><p data-block-key="4m7k3">“As we’ve watched Canberra and the region grow, the property has never changed. It’s always been a staple of white fencing, green lawns and red roses.”</p><img alt="84-capricorn-place-murrumbateman-nsw-2582-78106-image-0-20230406031640482006-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/84-capricorn-place-murrumbateman-nsw-2582-7810.width-800_qa3ig0m.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="fjb48">In an attention-grabbing twist, Sam’s marketing the property using lines from classic Aussie movie <i>The Castle</i> (think “How’s the serenity?” and “A man’s home is his castle”).</p><p data-block-key="4p02e">“The property is as iconic to the Canberra region as that movie is to Australians,” Sam says.</p><p data-block-key="7m1ia">“The movie is about family, love, community and road trips — and travelling down the Barton Highway is about long weekends spent with family at Wee Jasper, Good Hope and Lake Eucumbene, the local equivalent of Bonnie Doon.</p><p data-block-key="f35rj">“That mixed with the juxtaposition of a grand home in a grand location.”</p><img alt="84-capricorn-place-murrumbateman-nsw-2582-78106-image-0-20230406031641514895-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/84-capricorn-place-murrumbateman-nsw-2582-7810.width-800_WVr9yT1.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="7ceg5">It’s a clever marketing strategy but Sam knows the Capricorn homestead will likely sell to “equine enthusiasts and/or people with a desire for a country lifestyle with no closer proximity to Canberra”.</p><p data-block-key="flnqh">Number 84 Capricorn Place, Springrange, backs onto Jeir Creek and overlooks a privately established and maintained 12-hole golf course.</p><p data-block-key="2ahf8">The price guide for the property is $2.8 to $3.1 million.</p><p data-block-key="fct5e"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/84-capricorn-place-springrange-nsw-2618-78106/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a></p>

White fences and red roses: the iconic Capricorn Park Stud is on the market

<p data-block-key="5hmx1">Rachel Anasson remembers driving on the deserted roads around what is now the suburb of Strathnairn as a teenager, with bright yellow L plates on.</p><p data-block-key="4nt8t">“Dad would point out the window, at the paddocks, and say, there will be lots and lots of homes here one day,” she says.</p><p data-block-key="286dr">“And I remember thinking, really? I just couldn’t imagine it.”</p><p data-block-key="fp0gd">A real estate agent with <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/marq/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MARQ Property</a>, Rachel grew up in Macgregor, and is a Belconnen girl through and through. She spent a lot of time as a child exploring the area just to the west of Macgregor; the area that would one day become Strathnairn.</p><img alt="Ginninderry_Overlooking the Brindabellas from Strathnairn" class="richtext-image full-width" height="450" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Ginninderry_Overlooking_the_Brindabellas_from_.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="bdri1">“My favourite memories are the walks we used to do, down to the Murrumbidgee River and Shepherd’s Lookout: we were definitely outdoor kids,” she says.</p><p data-block-key="4spme">“I’m a little jealous that the residents of Strathnairn have all of that on their doorstep.”</p><p data-block-key="22lbj">Rachel’s knowledge of the region in and around Strathnairn has become invaluable over the past eight weeks. She’s one of five female real estate agents volunteering their time to market the <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/41-rachel-makinson-street-strathnairn-act-2615-76240/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strathnairn Charity House</a>, a home built entirely from donated material and time. Proceeds from the auction of the home will benefit three Canberra-based charities.</p><p data-block-key="d41s9">Strathnairn Charity House, located at 41 Rachel Makinson Street, Strathnairn, is a joint venture of Ginninderry and the Master Builders Association.</p><p data-block-key="7pqnb">Rachel lists the following as the key benefits of life at Strathnairn:</p><h2 data-block-key="djdco">Beautiful balance.</h2><img alt="Brindabellas" class="richtext-image full-width" height="356" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Brindabellas.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="c2cs0">“It’s not a suburb, it’s a lifestyle,” she says.</p><p data-block-key="2ateu">“You’re 20 minutes from the city but just immersed in these beautiful mountain ranges, walks: it’s peaceful and quiet.</p><p data-block-key="buoge">“It successfully delivers a rural feel in a suburban area.”</p><h2 data-block-key="5v387">The northside community.</h2><img alt="Ginninderry_Walking in the Conservation Corridor" class="richtext-image full-width" height="450" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Ginninderry_Walking_in_the_Conservation_Corrid.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="d4r7a">“I know it’s north versus south in Canberra but I have to say, us northsiders have a fantastic sense of community,” Rachel says.</p><p data-block-key="cguhe">“I’m always running into school friends, our kids go to the same schools, and now I’m even selling homes for my teachers!</p><p data-block-key="2eo1h">“There’s already a strong community on the north side and residents of Strathnairn will literally be able to influence the type of community they want to be.”</p><h2 data-block-key="avsug">Commitment to sustainability.</h2><img alt="Ginninderry_View from Shepherds Lookout.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Ginninderry_View_from_Shepherds_Lookout.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="34kuo">“The long-term plan for Ginninderry is centred on sustainable living, and the huge conservation area out there will ensure native wildlife and flora thrives,” Rachel says.</p><p data-block-key="avgan">“I’d encourage people to go to the Ginninderry display village to see what the 20-30 year plan is – until you see that for yourself, you don’t understand the full commitment to sustainability.”</p><h2 data-block-key="6ugqd">Unrivalled amenity.</h2><img alt="Ginninderry_Paddys Park" class="richtext-image full-width" height="450" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Ginninderry_Paddys_Park.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="7kils">“While the suburb is being built, there are schools and facilities within established suburbs that are exceptional,” Rachel says.</p><p data-block-key="19jr">“Florey and Hawker offer great schools and access to public transport.</p><p data-block-key="3qtok">“And the amenity of Strathnairn will be unrivalled - starting with fantastic sized blocks.”</p><p data-block-key="3tps2"><i>Strathnairn Charity House is located at</i> <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/41-rachel-makinson-street-strathnairn-act-2615-76240/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>41 Rachel Makinson Street, Strathnairn</i></a><i>, and will be auctioned for charity at 1pm on Saturday 25 March 2023.</i></p><p data-block-key="2u02m"><i>The home is open for inspection on Wednesdays and Thursdays 5.30pm-6.15pm, Saturday 3pm-3.45pm and Sunday 11.30am - 12.15pm.</i></p><p data-block-key="aghod"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/41-rachel-makinson-street-strathnairn-act-2615-76240/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a></p>

Why Strathnairn is a dream location, by a girl who grew up in Belconnen

<p data-block-key="ter2a">Just six days after the official launch of the sales and marketing campaign for <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/41-rachel-makinson-street-strathnairn-act-2615-76240/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strathnairn Charity House</a>, the vibe at open homes has been described as “electric”.</p><p data-block-key="5skff">Sales agent <a href="/agents/sch-cris-obrien/">Cris O’Brien</a> from <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/home-holly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">home.by holly</a> says more than 80 people streamed through the open home on Saturday, with people in awe of the stunning detail and quality finishes of the four-bedroom, three-bathroom property.</p><p data-block-key="7r18a">The story of the house itself - built and marketed by an exclusively female team and being auctioned for charity - is also a huge talking point for people calling in to inspect the home.</p><img alt="2021-03-12-Ginninderry-Launch-25-810x343" class="richtext-image full-width" height="338" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2021-03-12-Ginninderry-Launch-25-810x343.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="1d1bq">Strathnairn Charity House, located at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/41-rachel-makinson-street-strathnairn-act-2615-76240/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">41 Rachel Makinson Street, Strathnairn</a>, is a joint venture of Ginninderry and the Master Builders Association. The home was built entirely from donated material and time, and proceeds from the auction will benefit Hands Across Canberra (for distribution to Karinya House), Pegasus Riding for the Disabled and Canberra City Care.</p><p data-block-key="9krcs">The sales campaign is also female-led, with agents from home.by holly, Ray White Canberra, MARQ Property and LJ Hooker donating their services to market the home prior to auction.</p><img alt="unnamed" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/unnamed.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="63k7m">According to Cris, the home’s distinctive floorplan - which essentially offers two homes in one - and its timeless colour palette, had people intrigued.</p><p data-block-key="e1fl9">“We had about 30 groups through on Saturday and people were staying for a really, really long time,” Cris says.</p><p data-block-key="1eicq">“There’s so much to love about the house: its timeless design, the use of glass throughout the home to allow incredible light to filter in.</p><p data-block-key="14pfp">“People love the big corner windows, the panoramic view of the surrounding landscape and the Brindabellas.</p><p data-block-key="301le">“The interconnection between the two homes, and the option for intergenerational living has been so popular - families were walking around working out how the layout might suit.”</p><img alt="41-rachel-makinson-street-strathnairn-act-2615-76240-image-11-20230301_zWOc4m6-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/41-rachel-makinson-street-strathnairn-act-2615.width-800_8A5CYpi.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="8gmq2">It’s been a huge week for Strathnairn Charity House, which opened officially to the public last Thursday. The sales and marketing campaign kicked off with a launch party that was “buzzing” and the next morning, the home featured in a segment on Channel 7’s <i>Sunrise</i>.</p><p data-block-key="cfc33">It’s just the beginning. The agents behind the Strathnairn Charity House marketing campaign will do “everything we can to keep that electric vibe going” Cris says, through videos, social media, flyers, networking and by hosting many, many more open homes.</p><p data-block-key="9tp0k">“We want that momentum to just keep building,” she says.</p><img alt="2021-03-12-Ginninderry-Launch-28-960x640" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2021-03-12-Ginninderry-Launch-28-960x640.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="eh5l8">And how does it feel to be part of an all-female team on such an important project?</p><p data-block-key="cm1n4">“Amazing,” Cris says.</p><p data-block-key="ih85">“It’s been a team of formidable women all the way through –- from the beginning stages of design through to build and then through to marketing the home.</p><p data-block-key="9b6qo">“I’m so honoured to be part of it.”</p><p data-block-key="ckdeg">Strathnairn Charity House is located at 41 Rachel Makinson Street, Strathnairn, and will be auctioned for charity at 1pm on Saturday 25 March 2023.</p><p data-block-key="fr69v">The home is open for inspection on Wednesdays and Thursdays 5.30pm-6pm, and Saturdays 3pm-3.30pm.</p><p data-block-key="7mna8"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/41-rachel-makinson-street-strathnairn-act-2615-76240/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a></p>

6 news articles with tag marq-property

The powerhouse families of Canberra real estate

We matched Canberra real estate agents to their 'Selling Sunset' alter egos

'30 minutes and you're home': Ultra-modern masterpiece with 150m of river frontage

White fences and red roses: the iconic Capricorn Park Stud is on the market

Why Strathnairn is a dream location, by a girl who grew up in Belconnen

‘It’s been electric’: Response to Strathnairn Charity House a massive win for female build and marketing team