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There’s no doubt a move to the country is a massive plunge if you’ve lived in suburban Canberra a long time; but what if you could try before you buy?Say hello to number <a href="https://zango.com.au/rent/31-malbon-street-bungendore-nsw-2621-99362/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">31 Malbon Street, Bungendore</a> — a cottage that dates back to the early 1900s and takes pride of place quite literally on Bungendore’s main street.<img alt="31-malbon-street-bungendore-nsw-2621-99362-image-0-20240415040159337736-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/31-malbon-street-bungendore-nsw-2621-99362-ima.width-800_YbExI4Z.jpg" width="800">While the house is a cosy two-bedroom plus study, the block it sits on is a huge 1937sqm: perfect for pets (you’ll need to apply) and kids to roam free.The gorgeous cottage is looking for new tenants for the next 12 months. It’s a chance to sample life in the burgeoning NSW town before fully committing to buying and moving there.<img alt="31-malbon-street-bungendore-nsw-2621-99362-image-0-20240415040200741782-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/31-malbon-street-bungendore-nsw-2621-99362-ima.width-800_WmQcCkG.jpg" width="800">Here’s what we’re loving about this $450/week rental.<h4 data-block-key="easu8">Wonderful eating options just seconds from your front door.</h4><img alt="fat baby thai" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/fat_baby_thai.width-800.jpg" width="800">The Bungendore population was around 4,745 as of the last census, but high growth is expected in the area over the next decade. As such, new eateries are popping up consistently with Fat Baby Thai, Cafe Woodworks and The Lake George Hotel just a short stroll from the rental on Malbon Street. A bakery, food vans and a lolly shop are also located on the same street.<h4 data-block-key="e5be">The community.</h4><img alt="31-malbon-street-bungendore-nsw-2621-99362-image-0-20240415040201688583-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/31-malbon-street-bungendore-nsw-2621-99362-ima.width-800.jpg" width="800">Whether you’re into horse riding, bridge, fine art, tennis or golf, there’s a group or club for you in Bungendore. There’s also a Men’s Shed, a Women’s Shed, Country Women’s Association and Lions Club in the area.<h4 data-block-key="ff15k">You wake up every day in a historic town.</h4><img alt="Screen Shot 2024-04-30 at 12.28.02 pm" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2024-04-30_at_12.28.02_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Located 265 km south-west of Sydney and 26km north-east of Queanbeyan, Bungendore was originally occupied by the Ngarigu people. The first Europeans in the vicinity set up a stock station at Turallo Creek in 1824.The village began around 1835 and mail started arriving as part of the Queanbeyan route in 1836. The townsite was approved and Bungendore proclaimed in 1837.<img alt="bungendore royal hotel" class="richtext-image full-width" height="474" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/bungendore_royal_hotel.width-800.jpg" width="800">The following year a lock-up was built and The Harp Inn was established as the settlement became an important crossroads which linked – and still links – Goulburn, Braidwood, Queanbeyan, Canberra and Cooma.In the mid-1850s, bushrangers roamed the area in and around Bungendore, often convicts who had escaped captivity on one of the local properties.<h4 data-block-key="4nh5g">You’re closer to the coast.</h4>With just 110km to travel, you’re about 90 minutes from Batemans Bay.<a href="https://zango.com.au/rent/search/?property_class=rental&amp;listing_type=lease&amp;address_suburb=Bungendore,%202621,%20NSW&amp;surrounding=true&amp;order_by=price&amp;property_status_groups=current,underOffer,includePrivate&amp;page=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View all properties for rent in Bungendore.</a><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/search/?listing_type=sale&amp;address_suburb=Bungendore,%202621,%20NSW&amp;surrounding=true&amp;order_by=price&amp;property_status_groups=current,underOffer,includePrivate&amp;page=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View all properties for sale in Bungendore.</a>

Keen to sample Bungendore life? Check out this charmer to rent

In the rural village of Gundaroo, the architect-designed <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/25-morning-street-gundaroo-nsw-2620-98711/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25 Morning Street</a> is almost hidden by leafy trees. You could be forgiven for thinking the rest of the home is as unassuming as its humble facade, but this is quite a property.“It has that classic Australian double-fronted design, with French doors on either side of a main door and a verandah,” says<a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white-bungendore/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray White Bungendore</a> selling principal <a href="/agents/ellie-merriman/">Ellie Merriman</a>.<img alt="25-morning-street-gundaroo-nsw-2620-98711-image-0-20240403070203819003-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/25-morning-street-gundaroo-nsw-2620-98711-imag.width-800.jpg" width="800">“This home is quite unassuming from the front, but once you go inside, the appeal only continues.“It was designed by the architect to be not only really impressive but also really functional.”Three-metre ceilings give a sense of scale, while large windows let the natural light flow in.“You come into an open-plan living room that is filled with light because the windows face the north, and you look out over the fig trees,” Ellie says.“The kitchen is a very modern design with white marble and chrome.”<img alt="25-morning-street-gundaroo-nsw-2620-98711-image-0-20240403070158216863-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/25-morning-street-gundaroo-nsw-2620-98711-imag.width-800_zt3Ncdm.jpg" width="800">Each of the four bedrooms has high-quality wool carpets, while the master suite has a fully tiled ensuite and walk-in closet. The remaining three bedrooms are queen-sized.Sales agent <a href="/agents/ava-merriman/">Ava Merriman</a> says the current owner is an interior designer who has used her skills to make elegant additions to the architecturally designed home.“Everything, from the paint choices to the finishes in the kitchen, has been really thought through,” she says.“This home is an example of a property that has been crafted by someone who is a professional.”<img alt="25-morning-street-gundaroo-nsw-2620-98711-image-0-20240403070200450796-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/25-morning-street-gundaroo-nsw-2620-98711-imag.width-800_PWwRPuE.jpg" width="800">The 2023 sqm block boasts beautiful landscaped gardens, reminiscent of a storybook.“This is a bigger block, and this property would be great for someone who wants to have a nice garden or sit outside in the sun,” Ellie says.Ava says the home was built on land that used to be part of a strawberry farm, so it’s very fertile and water drains really well.“It has a lot of beautiful, flowering native and introduced flowering plants.”Fully irrigated, the gardens include an established vegetable garden, fruit trees and a chicken run.People can enjoy the green views in their backyard from the outdoor courtyard – or cook dinner in their pizza oven.“You walk through the door, and it feels like everything is in order after a long day,” Ellie said.“It makes you want to sit outside and have a cup of tea or a glass of Pimm’s because this property is a quiet, very beautiful space.”After a long day, a dip in the 2-metre heated pool (tiled in blue Italian mosaic tiles) is sure to be a common occurrence. A 19th-century galvanized shed has been converted into a pool house and rustic retreat from the main house.Solar panels, offset to the grid, add a sustainable touch, while hydronic in-slab heating throughout the house will keep you cosy when the mercury drops.<img alt="25-morning-street-gundaroo-nsw-2620-98711-image-0-20240403070157782949-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/25-morning-street-gundaroo-nsw-2620-98711-imag.width-800_NFgKeZr.jpg" width="800">Ava says the timeless features bring luxury to the home, while the property’s size means there is room for everyone to find their space.“The home is very classic. It’s not a ‘hit you in the face’ kind of design,” she says.“Every part of the house has been thought about and designed to be simple but rich.”Moving to Gundaroo brings easy access to rural living in a close community.“We meet a lot of people looking to move to a property on a small acreage and have a more rural lifestyle,” Ava says.“Gundaroo was first settled in the 1820s, so it is an excellent example of a historic place with historic buildings and more modern conveniences.“I’ve seen people chatting with their neighbours, and the village has a cheerful, friendly vibe – you don’t get that everywhere.”25 Morning Street, Gundaroo is for sale for $1,990,000 - $2,190,000.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/25-morning-street-gundaroo-nsw-2620-98711/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/storybook-home-in-morning-street-in-gundaroo-is-quite-the-eye-opener/763848" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the RiotACT</a>

From Strawberry Farm to classic Australian Charm

Sutton resident Lisa Doble describes driving home to her tiny village at the end of the day as “like that feeling you get when you hit the bottom of the Clyde Mountain — you start to go into full relaxation mode”.“You sit up straighter, breathe deeper and you feel the stress in your shoulders drop,” Lisa says.“It’s the best feeling in the world.”<img alt="IMG_5527" class="richtext-image full-width" height="917" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_5527.width-800.jpg" width="800">The tiny village of Sutton, population 1,556, was established in the 1860s and is located just 19km from the Canberra city centre. It’s rural living in all its glory: the amenities include a pharmacy (which also stocks a small range of groceries), a post office, monthly markets and a bakery that’s popular with lycra-clad cyclists on the weekend.<img alt="3152-sutton-road-sutton-nsw-2620-80401-image-0-20230523044643247983-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/3152-sutton-road-sutton-nsw-2620-80401-image-0.width-800.jpg" width="800">Houses in Sutton village range from rambling older huts to sleek modern builds and sit on big blocks packed with every animal you can imagine: donkeys, alpacas, sheep, horses and cows. Street lights are scarce, so you sleep at night “under the brightest moon and even brighter stars,” Lisa says.“The best part is, I can go out to dinner in Dickson, to a Raiders game or to the racing at Thoroughbred Park and I’m home in about 15 minutes.”<h3 data-block-key="6bosq">Other things people don’t know about life in Sutton.</h3><h4 data-block-key="bi8s3">The Eagle Hawk is your local.</h4><img alt="eagle hawk" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/eagle_hawk.width-800.jpg" width="800">The Eagle Hawk Hotel on the Federal Highway draws in a diverse crowd: mostly because you can cook your own steak on the stone grill.“It’s definitely got character,” Lisa says.“From tradies who are staying at the hotel and working in Canberra, to people from the surrounding districts, and don’t forget there are some very wealthy property owners out our way as well, so it’s a real mix.”<h4 data-block-key="bskee">You can have goats as pets.</h4><img alt="IMG_5524" class="richtext-image full-width" height="905" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_5524.width-800.jpg" width="800">They’re not just cute, they help maintain your yard as well. Lisa had Bondi and Bronte (pictured above) before re-homing them. “I’m thinking about getting a couple more,” she says. “My yard could do with some tidying up and they’re brilliant for that.”<h4 data-block-key="6qldg">You can’t get Uber Eats.</h4>But you can get your groceries delivered, and call the post office (where the owner greets everyone by name) to see if your Shein parcel has arrived yet.<h4 data-block-key="14rqs">You’re in a different council area, depending which side of the Federal Highway you live on.</h4><img alt="422-majura-lane-sutton-nsw-2620-94138-image-0-20240308070148537754-crop-c0-5__0-5-800x600-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/422-majura-lane-sutton-nsw-2620-94138-image-0-.width-800_V20533d.jpg" width="800">Those who live on the north side of the Federal Highway vote in the Yass Valley Council elections, while those on the southside live in Queanbeyan-Palerang. All Sutton residents have the same postcode as Queanbeyan: 2620.<h4 data-block-key="a0hrg">Your petrol costs the same as someone who lives in Tuggeranong.</h4>“The distance between Sutton and Civic, and Tuggeranong and Civic is about the same – 20 kilometres,” Lisa says. “People always ask how I can afford the petrol, living in the country, but it’s a non-issue.”<h4 data-block-key="2vpea">Staying in the city feels loud.</h4><img alt="SuttonMarkets_Image_800px_532px" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/SuttonMarkets_Image_800px_532px.width-800.png" width="800">“You get used to the quiet,” Lisa says. “And you can hear so much wildlife in Sutton, especially birds. We’ll get people on motorbikes on the weekend heading to the bakery but that’s it. If there’s ever a siren the whole town stops and goes, what&#x27;s going on?“Whereas when I stay in town now, with family or friends, the noise feels constant. It’s noisy in Canberra, man!”<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/search/?listing_type=buy&amp;address_suburb=Sutton,%202620,%20NSW&amp;surrounding=true&amp;order_by=price&amp;property_status_groups=current,underOffer,includePrivate&amp;page=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View all properties for sale in Sutton, NSW.</a>

Things people simply don't know about life in Sutton, NSW

The appeal of this Wamboin property starts at its driveway with semi-mature trees and continues all the way to the luxurious modern home.“We sell a lot of properties in the area and this is a great example of a contemporary home,” <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white-bungendore/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray White Bungendore</a> Sales Agent <a href="/agents/ava-merriman/">Ava Merriman</a> says.“It’s luxurious, over-the-top beautiful and modern, and it has a lot of space for yourself and your family.”<img alt="33-lumley-road-wamboin-nsw-2620-97272-image-0-20240311011721590168-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="599" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/33-lumley-road-wamboin-nsw-2620-97272-image-0-.width-800.jpg" width="800"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/33-lumley-road-wamboin-nsw-2620-97272/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">33 Lumley Road</a> has two parts: a main house with more than 440 sqm of floor space and a self-contained three-bedroom unit.“The layout in the house is excellent, especially if you’ve got a family,” Ava says.“It’s got plenty of open-plan spaces, as well as some secret spots that are perfect for when you need a quiet moment.”Across the main house and separate unit are seven bedrooms, including a master bedroom in one wing of the home with a large walk-in wardrobe and a luxurious ensuite with dual basins and dual shower.“It is a fantastic example of a top-end ensuite,” Ava says.The other three bedrooms in the main house and the three bedrooms in the unit also feature built-in wardrobes.The living room has a large slow-combustion wood fireplace with a stone-crafted floor-to-ceiling chimney to keep everyone warm, while there are hydronic heated polished concrete floors throughout the home.End-to-end windows on two sides of the living room and 2.7-metre double-glazed sliding doors give expansive views across the valleys, dams and the northern tip of the Brindabella Ranges.<img alt="33-lumley-road-wamboin-nsw-2620-97272-image-0-20240311011722254399-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/33-lumley-road-wamboin-nsw-2620-97272-image-0-.width-800_6wEparz.jpg" width="800">Principal <a href="/agents/doug-merriman/">Doug Merriman</a> says the rural lifestyle is at its best in Wamboin.The small community was joined by this nearly new home in 2020, which was then improved in 2023.“Historically, the area was a sheep farm for many decades,” he says.“It’s now a beautiful green valley with a lot of beautiful homes and it has one of the most picturesque views around.“Wamboin is very popular with people looking for a lifestyle change.“There’s a lot of horse riding and hiking opportunities, and there’s a tight community with events like trivia nights, a car club and community markets.”But the next owners won’t need to leave their property to get active – an outdoor playground with a cubby house, slippery dip, swings and sand pit will certainly serve as the perfect place to entertain youngsters (but who says adults can’t go on a slide?).The property is part of a water scheme, with more than 350,000 litres of non-potable water supplied, and it also comes with a 112,000 litre and a 108,000 litre Colorbond rainwater tanks.<img alt="33-lumley-road-wamboin-nsw-2620-97272-image-0-20240311011726932644-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/33-lumley-road-wamboin-nsw-2620-97272-image-0-.width-800_lO76tZZ.jpg" width="800">For Ava, all of these features come together for a rural retreat.“It is a property where you can have the best of both worlds,” she says.“This is an opportunity to have a lifestyle property where you can have acreage – maybe a few sheep or cows, too – while being close enough to town to get a takeaway for dinner or to commute to Canberra and all of its wonderful facilities.”“You can have that lifestyle where you’re not on top of your neighbours, but also have access to the great Canberra schools.”The 2.88-hectare block also features a 12 x 24-metre shed and a heated pool.“The apartment is a big bonus to this property, and it would lend itself to multi-generational living,” she says.“A mother- or father-in-law could live in the unit, or teenage kids could use it as their own space.”33 Lumley Road, Wamboin is for sale between $2,680,000 - $2,740,000.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/33-lumley-road-wamboin-nsw-2620-97272/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/over-the-top-luxurious-home-is-one-of-wamboins-best/753858" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the RiotACT</a>

Luxurious rural retreat on sprawling Wamboin property

It was East Coast versus West Coast at the auction of 2/21 Walls Creek Road East, Goobarragandra, NSW, on the weekend, as a couple from Sydney and a couple from Perth battled it out for ownership of the extraordinary property known as the ‘Earth House’.In the end, a Sydney couple looking for a ‘weekender’ claimed ownership, purchasing the off-the-grid property near Tumut, NSW, for $2.15 million.<img alt="2-21-walls-creek-road-east-goobarragandra-nsw-2720-93633-image-0-20240_c10eETK-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-21-walls-creek-road-east-goobarragandra-nsw-.width-800.jpg" width="800">Featured on Foxtel’s Grand Designs, the house was built into the side of a hill at Goobarragandra by Canberra couple Trevor and Jeanette Robinson. The home’s sustainable features and breathtaking design – the roof is made of earth and grass – drew “phenomenal interest” in the marketing of the property according to sales agent Jane Macken.“It was the most interest I’ve had in a property ever,” Jane says.“It came from right across Australia. More than 60,000 people viewed the listing, which resulted in more than 200 enquiries.”<img alt="2-21-walls-creek-road-east-goobarragandra-nsw-2720-93633-image-0-20240_EQOPlMQ-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-21-walls-creek-road-east-goobarragandra-nsw-.width-800_7l32C1i.jpg" width="800">In the end though, it came down to a couple from Perth who had seen the home on Grand Designs and viewed it via FaceTime, and a couple from Sydney who’d driven to Goobarragandra to inspect it twice. Bidding started at $1.95 million, with the Sydney couple claiming ownership at $2.15 million.LJ Hooker agent Andy Greenberger scored the Earth House listing after previously selling a Rivett property owned by Trevor and Jeanette Robinson. He pulled Jane Macken in on the listing for her NSW selling expertise.“We’ve spent almost every weekend out at the house, showing people through,” Jane says.“It was hard work, but the result is just outstanding.”<img alt="2-21-walls-creek-road-east-goobarragandra-nsw-2720-93633-image-0-20240_GRR0Hnf-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-21-walls-creek-road-east-goobarragandra-nsw-.width-800_snYl1S1.jpg" width="800">According to Jane, the Earth House was designed to be wheelchair-accessible and off-grid, with two water tanks, an off-grid 15 kVA inverter, solar panels and a 30.8 kWh premium lithium battery bank. Its location, carved into the side of a hill, offered views down to the river and beyond, and gave it “ultimate privacy”.The Earth House was sold with all of its custom furnishings.“This is the kind of home you will never see again,” Jane says.“Every inclusion is top-notch. There are polished concrete floors all the way through and it flows really well.<img alt="2-21-walls-creek-road-east-goobarragandra-nsw-2720-93633-image-0-20240_JMzulhb-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-21-walls-creek-road-east-goobarragandra-nsw-.width-800_apVaWIP.jpg" width="800">“The kitchen boasts stone bench-tops, a Miele convection oven, a Teppanyaki hot plate, a two burner electric hob, an integrated dishwasher and custom joinery.”The home’s built-in solid timber dining table was a highlight for those who inspected the property, along with the home’s floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows.In addition to the main house, the property boasts a bedsit with kitchenette, accessible bathroom, double carport and a garage with a mezzanine level.

Sydney couple buy the 'Earth House' near Tumut as a weekender

When buying a property, location is always front of mind – some want a place close to schools or work, while others want space to stretch their legs.<img alt="633-wallaroo-road-wallaroo-nsw-2618-92691-image-0-20231220004649660444-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/633-wallaroo-road-wallaroo-nsw-2618-92691-imag.width-800.jpg" width="800">Located in Wallaroo, a rural suburb close to the border with Canberra, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/633-wallaroo-road-wallaroo-nsw-2618-92691/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">633 Wallaroo Road</a> offers a chance for both.“The property is set on 40 acres in an ideal location with magnificent views,” <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray White Canberra</a> licensed real estate agent <a href="/agents/mark-johnstone/">Mark Johnstone</a> says.“The area commands the best possible views of the Brindabella mountains and is renowned for its excellent pasture and grasslands.”There are three bedrooms under the main roofline while a self-contained studio boasts one bedroom and an open-plan kitchenette.<img alt="633-wallaroo-road-wallaroo-nsw-2618-92691-image-0-20231220004652316097-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/633-wallaroo-road-wallaroo-nsw-2618-92691-imag.width-800_2Dw3X0F.jpg" width="800">In 1990, an extension was added to the main house, adding a north-facing living room that connects to a verandah around the front and sides of the home.The property, also known as Allwood, has a double carport and solar panels, as well as reverse-cycle air conditioning in the studio.Mark says the property has dual occupancy entitlement, giving the next owner freedom in what they choose to do.“Someone could buy the property and build their dream home while the other buildings are kept for other uses,” he says.“They could use it for Airbnb, rent it out, or even host special functions.”<img alt="633-wallaroo-road-wallaroo-nsw-2618-92691-image-0-20231220004656810949-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/633-wallaroo-road-wallaroo-nsw-2618-92691-imag.width-800_lzdAGJE.jpg" width="800">Mark says the property brings together the best of country charm and modern living for a new life to the property.“These buildings on the property make it a very, very unique one,” he says.“They bring that element of history and nostalgia.”The main house was built in 1944 and the original handmade, patterned cement bricks remain.Other markers of the region’s long history still stand on the property – including the two original slab cottages where <a href="https://museum.hall.act.au/display/1939/person/2308/agnes-rule.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David and Agnes Rule</a> raised their eight children. The cottages are listed on the National Trust (NSW) Register.Mark says the current owners restored the cottages in 2013 and 2014 and they provide extra space.“The historic huts are in excellent condition,” he says.The property also has a historic grain store and shearing shed, and stockyard.Allwood has five paddocks, five dams and multiple tanks, including a firefighting tank.<img alt="633-wallaroo-road-wallaroo-nsw-2618-92691-image-0-20231220004703380442-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/633-wallaroo-road-wallaroo-nsw-2618-92691-imag.width-800_4HYldv9.jpg" width="800">Mark says the property would suit those looking for a tree change or anyone wanting to downsize from a larger property while still living a rural life.“Allwood would be perfect as a lifestyle property for whatever interest people may have – for running a few horses or having some sheep or cows,” he says.“The surrounding properties are outstanding.“Wallaroo is the area with the most appealing rural lifestyle around Canberra, without a doubt.”Mark says interest is expected to come from far and wide.“There is very strong demand in this area from people who currently reside in Canberra and would like a little bit more space without losing the convenience and great facilities that they have in Canberra.“But there are also quite a number of people from Sydney who want to move to the area and are very attracted to Wallaroo.”633 Wallaroo Road, Wallaroo NSW will go to auction on Saturday, 3rd February 2024 as part of Ray White Canberra&#x27;s Summer Showcase Event held at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/633-wallaroo-road-wallaroo-nsw-2618-92691/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/spacious-wallaroo-home-with-magnificent-views-ticks-all-the-boxes/735028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the RiotACT</a>

An invitation to embrace a picturesque chapter in country living

You can enjoy views over your acreage from every window in this beautifully renovated Burra house.Four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 35 acres could be your Christmas present this year.<img alt="1052-burra-road-burra-nsw-2653-92021-image-0-20231206224707112998-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1052-burra-road-burra-nsw-2653-92021-image-0-2.width-800.jpg" width="800">The property at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/1052-burra-road-burra-nsw-2620-92021/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1052 Burra Road</a> offers a secluded patch of rural paradise with room for horses or other stock.“This is an impeccably renovated home,” said <a href="/agents/colin-mcintyre/">Colin McIntyre</a> from <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/mcintyre-property/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">McIntyre Property</a>.“Everything inside has been finished meticulously, it’s spot on. Beautifully renovated is probably an understatement, it’s very tasteful.“There’s two ensuites, and the third bathroom, so you could easily have independent living with half a house each – a parents’ wing and kids’ wing – or you could house another family member.”<img alt="1052-burra-road-burra-nsw-2653-92021-image-0-20231206224700886320-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1052-burra-road-burra-nsw-2653-92021-image-0-2.width-800_ozrp3C6.jpg" width="800">The main bedroom offers a walk-in robe and the remaining bedrooms all have built-in robes.Entry to the property is through double iron gates and an all-weather driveway. There are seven paddocks, a designated dog yard, chook yard and orchard, and plenty of space to add your own touch or requirements.“It’s a great block, a good rectangle shape, the grounds are really nice and there’s a variety of well-established trees that surround the house and create lovely pockets of shade,” Colin said.“There’s a great fire pit area and the entrance is quite special too.“I imagine that someone who has horses and is sick of paying agistment to have their horses looked after elsewhere might like the idea of having them at their back doorstep here.“There’s quite a few paddocks and ample water here, there is a dam that the owners say has never dried up.”The heart of the home, a meticulously crafted kitchen, boasts both style and functionality.<img alt="1052-burra-road-burra-nsw-2653-92021-image-0-20231206224700025776-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1052-burra-road-burra-nsw-2653-92021-image-0-2.width-800_WsfsK4m.jpg" width="800">The large island bench, adorned with stone tops and pendant lighting, serves as the focal point, surrounded by quality appliances including an under-bench oven, electric induction cooktop, and dishwasher.Ample storage is provided by the generously sized butler’s pantry, ensuring every culinary need is met. There’s a wood-burning fireplace, raked ceilings and Velux skylights framed stylishly by freshly painted exposed roof beams.If you love loads of natural light, you’ll appreciate the large windows in the living areas and the flow from indoors to out.Other features included double-glazed windows and doors and fully insulated internal and external walls. There are two reverse cycle split systems inside.<img alt="1052-burra-road-burra-nsw-2653-92021-image-0-20231206224700886320-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1052-burra-road-burra-nsw-2653-92021-image-0-2.width-800_cOKBpOV.jpg" width="800">“It is quite a good size home at around 220 square metres and it has a verandah that stretches across the front,” Colin said.“This will offer a couple or a family the chance to escape from the hustle and bustle without sacrificing convenience as it is only 10 minutes to Googong and about 20 minutes to Calwell.“There’s a good lifestyle to be had here, it’s peaceful and has plenty of room. I reckon there’d be a few games of outdoor cricket played here during the summer months.”1052 Burra Road, Burra is for sale for $1.6m - $1.7m.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/1052-burra-road-burra-nsw-2620-92021/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/survey-your-surrounds-from-every-window-at-this-35-acre-property-in-burra/731029" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the RiotACT</a>

Meticulously renovated rural retreat: 35 acres of pure tranquility

Formerly the town you “passed through” on the way to Yass, the small town of Murrumbateman is finally coming into its own: with stunning new eateries, a new school and proximity to some of the region’s most acclaimed cool climate wineries.Sales agents for <a href="https://sunningdaleestate.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunningdale Estate</a>, <a href="/agents/marcus-cataldo/">Marcus Cataldo</a> and <a href="/agents/troy-thompson-3/">Troy Thompson</a>, give us their top five reasons for slowing down and embracing small town living in 2024.<h3 data-block-key="129dn">The chicken schnitty at Murrumbateman Country Inn.</h3><img alt="shutterstock_2374152303" class="richtext-image full-width" height="534" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/shutterstock_2374152303.width-800.jpg" width="800">The food at the Inn is good – really good – but Marcus can’t go past the chicken schnitzel.“I’m a pepper sauce man,” he says.“And when you pair it with a Carlton Draught, it’s about as good as it gets.”Located within walking distance of Sunningdale Estate, it’s dinner sorted every Friday night (and Saturday … and Sunday …)<h3 data-block-key="272v3">A gorgeous country school.</h3><img alt="murrumbateman" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/murrumbateman.width-800.jpg" width="800">Officially 12 months old in Term 1, 2024, the brand new school at Murrumbateman is home to stunning modern amenities including flexible learning spaces, a library, hall, canteen, special education learning unit and covered outdoor learning area.With a capacity for 370 students, it’s the kind of school where the kids know each other&#x27;s names – no matter what age – and teachers have time to spend with individual students. When the kids reach high school age, Gold Creek School is just 22 minutes away.<h3 data-block-key="225o8">The sourdough at Clementine Bakery.</h3><img alt="Screen Shot 2023-12-18 at 2.46.31 pm" class="richtext-image full-width" height="693" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2023-12-18_at_2.46.31_pm.width-800.png" width="729">If you’re a fan of the sourdough bread at Yass’s Clementine Bakery, you’ll be thrilled to learn you can now buy it in Murrumbateman. Clementine recently opened at Fairley Square, in the heart of town, and offers five types of sourdough, sweet pastries, croissants and sausage rolls.Grab a single-origin filtered coffee, a pastry and a table outside, and enjoy.<h3 data-block-key="12l1u">Your favourite podcast, to and from work.</h3><img alt="shutterstock_1763221682" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/shutterstock_1763221682.width-800.jpg" width="800">Murrumbateman is about a 30-minute podcast episode from Civic, or 15 minutes from the outskirts of Gungahlin. The Barton Highway upgrade project — worth a whopping $200 million — is about 50 per cent complete, and expected to be fully complete by the end of 2024.<h3 data-block-key="bvbbd">The Olleyville Restaurant at Shaw Vineyard Estate.</h3><img alt="Shaw-Wines-Building" class="richtext-image full-width" height="534" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Shaw-Wines-Building.width-800.jpg" width="800">Shaw is one of the Canberra’s region’s most famous labels and the restaurant at the estate is “breathtaking” says Troy Thompson.“The cellar door is an architectural masterpiece,” he says.“Shaw has a long long list of award-winning wines, including international acclaim for its Shiraz, Cab Sav and Merlot.“But what you might not know is that they have an incredible restaurant on site, with steak you can cut with a butter knife.”<h3 data-block-key="5k466">Build your dream home</h3><img alt="patty-brito-eHOZjZEx7u8-" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1200" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/patty-brito-eHOZjZEx7u8-.width-800.jpg" width="800">Boutique land development Sunningdale Estate is selling now in the heart of Murrumbateman. The estate’s fully serviced blocks – featuring town water, sewerage, electricity and NBN – will be ready to build on from the end of 2024. A range of plans from trusted builders are available.“For a third of the sqm rate of blocks in Canberra, your dollar buys you more in so many ways,” Troy says.Blocks from 1500sqm–6300sqm are available, and prices start from $590,000.Head to <a href="https://sunningdaleestate.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sunningdaleestate.com.au</a> or contact Troy 0408 694 917 or Marcus 0401 744 964 from LJ Hooker Country for more information.

5 reasons to move to Murrumbateman in 2024

A small farm with stunning views over gently sloping hills offers something special to its next owner.<a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/belle-property-braidwood/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Belle Property Braidwood</a> real estate agent <a href="/agents/ashley-williams/">Ashley Williams</a> says <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/728-kain-cross-road-hereford-hall-nsw-2622-88886/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">728 Kain Cross Road</a> in Hereford Hall, near Braidwood, unites sustainability and country living in a package best described as &quot;one of a kind&quot;.<img alt="728-kain-cross-road-hereford-hall-nsw-2622-88886-image-0-20231022230142877656-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/728-kain-cross-road-hereford-hall-nsw-2622-888.width-800.jpg" width="800">“There’s nothing else like it on the market at the moment,” she says.&quot;It&#x27;s perfect for an individual or a family, and provides an opportunity to make a mark: you can put finishing touches on the home to make it your own.“All of the hard work&#x27;s been done, all that needs to be done is painting the walls and the kitchen.”<img alt="728-kain-cross-road-hereford-hall-nsw-2622-88886-image-0-20231022230145154732-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/728-kain-cross-road-hereford-hall-nsw-2622-888.width-800_1RDGglg.jpg" width="800">The home’s two large bedrooms are located in the upstairs mezzanine level with tallow wood flooring, though they can be divided into four bedrooms.Downstairs you’ll find the open-plan living and kitchen area bathed in light – the perfect spot to take in the views.Inspired by the look of shearing sheds, the home uses timber throughout.<img alt="728-kain-cross-road-hereford-hall-nsw-2622-88886-image-0-20231022230144187063-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/728-kain-cross-road-hereford-hall-nsw-2622-888.width-800_wGK9X2u.jpg" width="800">“The owner really loved the look of the old shearing shed, so she wanted to style the house like a shearing shed and give it that similar feeling,” Ashley says.“The cladding on the outside, the big stairs entering the property and the nice timber doors and windows all make it feel so special.“It has a real country feel to it, and she joined that with the passive solar elements.”<img alt="728-kain-cross-road-hereford-hall-nsw-2622-88886-image-0-20231022230144691254-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/728-kain-cross-road-hereford-hall-nsw-2622-888.width-800_9vgbsIL.jpg" width="800">The north-facing home has been designed to take advantage of sunlight. It&#x27;s completely off-grid, featuring a 3.5 kW solar system with a 10 kW lithium-ion battery.The property also features a separate cabin that can serve as a work-from-home studio, a distinct living space or a space for family and friends.While sheep don&#x27;t actually come with the shearing shed-inspired property, Ashley says the next owner can easily get involved in the outdoors within the property&#x27;s three paddocks.<img alt="728-kain-cross-road-hereford-hall-nsw-2622-88886-image-0-20231022230143199772-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="477" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/728-kain-cross-road-hereford-hall-nsw-2622-888.width-800_adsh4LO.jpg" width="800">“The 41 acres is a great, manageable size,” she says.“It is very productive farming land, and there is a permanent creek that runs through the property.“The new residents can create a garden, have some farm animals and enjoy a sustainable lifestyle – the land here is perfect for that.”The property has a composting toilet, a rainwater tank to supply the house, and an attached single garage. The home brings all the creature comforts one expects from modern living, but its location brings a sense of seclusion, Ashley says.<img alt="728-kain-cross-road-hereford-hall-nsw-2622-88886-image-0-20231022230146017746-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/728-kain-cross-road-hereford-hall-nsw-2622-888.width-800_lWdmays.jpg" width="800">“You have neighbours, but they’re not right next door,” she says.“You can look out and see farmland, so it’s a nice escape from the cities.”Ashley says Hereford Hall, as well as nearby Braidwood, are both known for their sense of community.“The location itself is just magical,” she says.“Everybody’s very welcoming and everybody helps everybody.“There’s so much to do in the area. There are national parks to explore.”728 Kain Cross Road, Hereford Hall, is for sale for $970,000.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/728-kain-cross-road-hereford-hall-nsw-2622-88886/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/add-your-finishing-touches-to-a-unique-country-inspired-barn-home/714760" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Riotact</a>.

'Shearing shed chic': Check out the interior of this rare Braidwood region home

A Braidwood home is bringing the best of tree-change living and country charm to the market – and you could be the next one to live in its idyllic setting.Named after the Willow Tree Hotel of times gone past, <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white-braidwood/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray White Braidwood</a> real estate agent <a href="/agents/denver-shoemark/">Denver Shoemark</a> says the irresistible old-world character strikes you the moment you start up the sealed bitumen driveway at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/21-solus-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-88453/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">21 Solus Street</a>.<img alt="21-solus-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-88453-image-0-20231016010305352825-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/21-solus-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-88453-image.width-800.jpg" width="800">“It’s on the gateway into Braidwood,” Denver says.“A lot of people know it for its garden, or call it ‘the big white house’ as you come into Braidwood.”The four-bedroom home has two bathrooms (one as an ensuite and the other with a freestanding bath). Solid Australian Yellow Stringybark timber lines the floors of the open-plan kitchen and living area, while double French doors open out to the 8ft verandah and covered outdoor area to watch the sunset.<img alt="21-solus-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-88453-image-0-20231016010305869402-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/21-solus-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-88453-image.width-800_Gyv8WC9.jpg" width="800">The home&#x27;s established gardens include an ornamental creek.“The home has a great country feel to it,” Denver says.“The way the current owners have done the decor – the kitchen, the high ceilings, the fireplaces, the timber floors – that really evokes the country feel.“It doesn’t feel like a typical modern brick veneer home.”<img alt="21-solus-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-88453-image-0-20231016010307558993-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/21-solus-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-88453-image.width-800_Rx8KnsP.jpg" width="800">Denver says the acre block offers the best of country charm and city convenience, with easy access to shops and other attractions in Braidwood.“The main thing with Willow Tree is the location,” he says.“This property has a rural feel to it, but there are town conveniences – you can easily get the paper, get a coffee or go to the supermarket.“You don’t get that sense of being jammed in, which is a big change for a lot of people that may be coming from a big city.”<img alt="21-solus-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-88453-image-0-20231016010309009741-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="435" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/21-solus-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-88453-image.width-800_wFNYgYj.jpg" width="800">The block features a 9m x 9m workshop and a bay shed, both of which come with a sealed concrete floor, power and roller door access.“It does have a big yard, but it is low maintenance,” Denver says.According to Denver, the home is perfect for families looking for a larger home, retirees looking for a slower lifestyle or those on acreage looking to downsize.<img alt="21-solus-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-88453-image-0-20231016010310389536-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/21-solus-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-88453-image.width-800_GE9DbHS.jpg" width="800">“It would suit people of all different ages.”With sustainability and comfort in mind, Willow Tree also comes with tank water, a 5 kW solar system, a slow-combustion wood heater, an open fireplace and ducted heating.Willow Tree is for sale for $1,350,000.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/21-solus-street-braidwood-nsw-2622-88453/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/braidwoods-big-white-house-this-rural-property-with-historic-significance-isnt-like-all-the-others/712670" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Riotact</a>.

Country Luxe: Imagine coming home to this Braidwood stunner every day

Stretch your legs and enjoy the freedom of rolling hills, views from every window and established trees at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/1344-middle-arm-rd-middle-arm-nsw-2580-87957/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1344 Middle Arm Road</a> in Middle Arm, just 15 minutes from Goulburn.Set across 26 acres, the home is located at the end of a sealed road.<img alt="1344-middle-arm-rd-middle-arm-nsw-2580-87957-image-0-20231009004701848057-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1344-middle-arm-rd-middle-arm-nsw-2580-87957-i.width-800.jpg" width="800">“When you go in, the ambience of the home is really peaceful, and you’ve got plenty of nice, rural views from all your windows,” <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/john-connell-real-estate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Connell Real Estate</a> agent <a href="/agents/garry-hall-2/">Garry Hall</a> says.Following a stunning renovation and extension, the home now has more than enough room for family or friends to sleep over.“It’s been changed from a two-bedroom into a four-bedroom home with two bathrooms,” Garry says.“You’ve now got a very comfortable family home up for sale – one that feels spacious.”<img alt="1344-middle-arm-rd-middle-arm-nsw-2580-87957-image-0-20231009004704748936-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1344-middle-arm-rd-middle-arm-nsw-2580-87957-i.width-800_E7LAERv.jpg" width="800">If hosting is your passion, Garry says this property brings plenty of opportunity.“The front verandah has got an in-built barbecue, which is perfect for sitting outside in the evenings while enjoying the beautiful views of the peaceful countryside,” he says.It also has ducted air-conditioning, a slow-combustion wood heater, and parking for seven cars.<img alt="1344-middle-arm-rd-middle-arm-nsw-2580-87957-image-0-20231009004705217339-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1344-middle-arm-rd-middle-arm-nsw-2580-87957-i.width-800_zQi71Fl.jpg" width="800">Garry says the property is large enough to offer a rural lifestyle, perhaps for someone looking to dip their (metaphorical) toe into farm living.“It’s only 26 acres, so you can’t have too many livestock, but even so, it is certainly a great size for a hobby farm,” he says.“But it also has established gardens and lawns that would lead to all manner of lifestyle pursuits – you could grow an orchard or keep a horse.<img alt="1344-middle-arm-rd-middle-arm-nsw-2580-87957-image-0-20231009004707179216-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1344-middle-arm-rd-middle-arm-nsw-2580-87957-i.width-800_Unp9lRw.jpg" width="800">“Or perhaps the next owner will take advantage of the chicken house and a designated area for free-range chickens to roam about, as the previous owner did.”Three dams feed the property’s four paddocks and are in an area known to have quality soil.“This is the right side of Goulburn for good soil and good pasture,” Garry says.“Some other areas can be a bit rocky or shaley, but out this way in Middle Arm is pretty good land.”<img alt="1344-middle-arm-rd-middle-arm-nsw-2580-87957-image-0-20231009004720265876-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="599" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1344-middle-arm-rd-middle-arm-nsw-2580-87957-i.width-800_IIBiiu3.jpg" width="800">The home features solar panels and 194,000 litres of tank water. There are also several sheds, including a Colorbond 10×10-metre farm shed with power and auto-roller doors.The home is located a short drive from Goulburn, meaning it offers a combination of a quieter lifestyle with easy access to city comforts.“Goulburn is very much a growing regional centre,” Garry says.“You’re so well located – it’s two hours from Sydney, an hour from Canberra.“You’ve got all the functions of a big city, like a new hospital, shopping centres, major stores and good employment prospects.”<img alt="1344-middle-arm-rd-middle-arm-nsw-2580-87957-image-0-20231009004722890573-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="599" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1344-middle-arm-rd-middle-arm-nsw-2580-87957-i.width-800_PA0AiuF.jpg" width="800">Garry says this would be the perfect opportunity for someone hoping to leave a city or looking to downsize from a larger block of land.“This property has location and lifestyle,” he says.“The serenity and enjoyment of a rural lifestyle can be found here easily.”1344 Middle Arm Road, Middle Arm, goes to auction at 11am on Wednesday 8 November 2023.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/1344-middle-arm-rd-middle-arm-nsw-2580-87957/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/26-acres-of-peace-and-quiet-and-quality-rural-living/710690" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Riotact</a>.

Join the tiny community of Middle Arm, NSW, with this striking property

Escape the concrete jungle and live the country life without compromise.Spread over 32.4 hectares, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/356-gooda-creek-road-murrumbateman-nsw-2582-78142/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">356 Gooda Creek Road, Murrumbateman,</a> has a range of high-end facilities you might expect on a rural estate, and some that will pleasantly surprise, according to licensed agent <a href="/agents/sophie-luton-2/">Sophie Luton</a>.<img alt="murrumbateman-2582-nsw-78142-image-0-20230821054642125959-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/murrumbateman-2582-nsw-78142-image-0-202308210.width-800.jpg" width="800">For horse lovers, the property has impressive equestrian facilities, including a 20m outdoor round yard, tack room, feed room and a float bay.For those with a green thumb, there are low-maintenance gardens and an irrigated vegetable garden.The list goes on … there’s also a putting green, should you prefer golfing to gardening (or a little bit of both). Sophie says this would be the perfect property for anyone who enjoys the outdoors.<img alt="murrumbateman-2582-nsw-78142-image-0-20230821054643092024-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/murrumbateman-2582-nsw-78142-image-0-202308210.width-800_qeZohAs.jpg" width="800">“It’s rare for rural properties to come with such great infrastructure,&quot; she says.&quot;A lot of the time, people have to find the farm and then put in this special infrastructure themselves.”A historic fireplace ‘ruin’ in the front paddock is a unique feature, Sophie says.“It comes with the property and needs to stay there, but it’s a beautiful feature in its own right,” she says.“It’s a great place to walk down to to have a picnic.”<img alt="murrumbateman-2582-nsw-78142-image-0-20230821054644152055-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/murrumbateman-2582-nsw-78142-image-0-202308210.width-800_LELh9f3.jpg" width="800">Sophie says 356 Gooda Creek Road is a rare find, given it&#x27;s a new build packed with creature comforts.“You could arrive and never feel like you want to leave,” she says.In the lounge room, you’re welcomed by a Cheminee Phillipe slow-combustion fireplace that&#x27;s sure to become a popular feature for family and friends on cold nights.Meanwhile, cooking for family or guests is made easy with a breakfast bar and a walk-in butler’s pantry with sink and dishwasher.<img alt="murrumbateman-2582-nsw-78142-image-0-20230821054645829222-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/murrumbateman-2582-nsw-78142-image-0-202308210.width-800_A8vOvo8.jpg" width="800">There&#x27;s also a walk-in wardrobe in the master bedroom, and double vanity and free-standing bath in the master ensuite.“It was a brand new block of land that was developed into this brand new building,” Sophie says.“Properties that come with everything already on the property, with nothing added on over time, are rare.”Among the features at 356 Gooda Creek Road is an alfresco area with a BBQ. And if you want to relax after a long day, dip in the jacuzzi or cool off in the 12m in-ground swimming pool.<img alt="murrumbateman-2582-nsw-78142-image-0-20230821054646826601-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/murrumbateman-2582-nsw-78142-image-0-202308210.width-800_249Eim3.jpg" width="800">The three-car garage offers internal access and the property features four dams, five paddock shelters and six fenced paddocks.“The home has 360-degree views down to the paddocks and then out the back to the Brindabella and Springrange mountain ranges,” Sophie says.If the new owners can tear themselves away from their new home, they&#x27;ll find Canberra just a 40-minute drive away.<img alt="murrumbateman-2582-nsw-78142-image-0-20230821060147196042-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/murrumbateman-2582-nsw-78142-image-0-202308210.width-800_MxgdUZp.jpg" width="800">“I can see a family that wants to live in close proximity to Canberra but who also definitely have an interest in horses, really enjoying this property,” she says.“This property provides a country lifestyle, but people can still come into the city for schooling or work.“It’s pretty special that you can feel so far away from life’s stresses but be so close to a big city. Between the home and the surrounding infrastructure, it ticks all the boxes.”356 Gooda Creek Road will be auctioned at 3pm on Saturday 16 September 2023.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/356-gooda-creek-road-murrumbateman-nsw-2582-78142/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/get-close-to-nature-with-an-escape-from-life-in-murrumbateman/697206" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Riotact</a>.

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