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Luxury living and a rural community come together in this architecturally designed home in the small village of Collector.<a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/home-holly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">home.byholly</a> principal <a href="/agents/holly-komorowski/">Holly Komorowski</a> says the appeal of <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/2-osullivan-street-collector-nsw-2581-92772/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 O’Sullivan Street</a> is clear from the curb.“The exterior of the property is stunning,” she said.“That catches your eye from the street, because of the organic feel of the Tassie oak panelling throughout the home and on the front facade.”<img alt="2-osullivan-street-collector-nsw-2581-92772-image-0-20231221000156280113-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-osullivan-street-collector-nsw-2581-92772-im.width-800.jpg" width="800">The four-bedroom home also features two bathrooms – both with heated floors, meaning cold feet will be a thing of the past.The kitchen includes waterfall marble worktops, an induction cooktop, a large oven, an integrated dishwasher and professional grade Oliveri sink plus tap and Qasair 900 mm integrated rangehood.It also boasts a reverse-cycle bulkhead mounted air-conditioner, a wood burning fireplace and external automated roll-down fabric blinds on all windows.All this style comes from somewhere – the home was designed by <a href="https://openprinciple.com.au/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrick Roberts</a>, while the lush landscaping is the work of <a href="https://www.foxylandscape.com.au/profile" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mathew Woolfe</a>.“It is a quite striking look, given that traditionally Collector has had a real country look and feel, but you can see that this is an example of the influence of Canberra being not too far away,” she said.<img alt="2-osullivan-street-collector-nsw-2581-92772-image-0-20231221000150765816-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-osullivan-street-collector-nsw-2581-92772-im.width-800_ZEFoiNg.jpg" width="800">Holly says the property would suit those looking for a change from the big smoke – but still wanting to keep some city style.“It will certainly inspire people to look outside of Canberra for this sort of property and lifestyle,” she said.“It is definitely one of a kind, and it’s going to draw people to look to a village lifestyle in the region on the outskirts of Canberra.”While Collector is known for its long history, this home features the latest of modern technology.The property has 14 kW of roof mounted solar panels and 20 kW of battery storage, as well as a charging point for an electric vehicle.The property comes with 60,000 L water tanks and an on-property wastewater treatment system.“It’s a very energy efficient home and has strong environmental credentials,” Holly said.Holly says the home would suit a family or couple looking to put down roots.“I could see this as a home where you could have a young family and form a community over years,” she said.“The kids would go to the local school, the family would have all the benefits of living in the country without having a huge land component to look after.”<img alt="2-osullivan-street-collector-nsw-2581-92772-image-0-20231221000152997093-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-osullivan-street-collector-nsw-2581-92772-im.width-800_KAcdefS.jpg" width="800">Holly says the 1320 sqm lot has views overlooking the rolling planes and farmland, like many rural homes.“The views from the home are rural views of hillsides, towards the direction of Bungendore and Lake George,” she said.“You can see a lot of bush, which isn’t there in suburban Canberra.”And while the views are stunning, Holly says Collector is known for a slower pace of life than the hustle and bustle of a city.“There are so many boutique cottage industries that surround Collector now, with wineries and beautiful eateries,” she said.“There’s a lot of creative makers and designers that have their studios and work and live in the area.”2 O&#x27;Sullivan Street Collector is for sale for $1,145,000 - $1,195,000.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/2-osullivan-street-collector-nsw-2581-92772/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/find-a-taste-of-the-city-in-the-country-village-of-collector/731601" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the RiotACT</a>

Country Living Bliss: Embracing the benefits, minus the land hassle!

A true rural retreat, Hazelgrove is all about a modern Australian country lifestyle with plenty of space inside and out. This architecturally designed country estate at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/10-murray-st-collector-nsw-2581-40424/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Murray St</a> in Collector is impressive from the outset.Featuring two soaring levels, this north-facing, four-bedroom, double brick home, completed in 2006, was designed by prominent local architect Andrew Randall from Dutaillas Architects.Located just 35 minutes from Canberra, this inviting home sits on over two hectares, and the similarly sized adjacent vacant block is also on the market. The home and the vacant block can be purchased together or sold separately, providing the option to keep the spacious country living the current owners have enjoyed or build a second home.<img alt="hazelgrove_insert_edit_c.png" class="richtext-image left" height="281" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/hazelgrove_insert_edit_c.width-500.png" width="500">Ray White Rural Canberra agent George Southwell says this is the opportunity that was on offer 20 years ago with towns like Murrumbateman, Sutton and Gundaroo before they leapt into popularity.“Collector is about to make that leap, and you can be a part of it,” George said.Spacious rooms and high ceilings in this large, 290 square metre home allow it to be naturally cooler in summer, while ducted heating and cooling throughout, as well as cosy woodfire heating, ensure cosy comfort when the mercury drops. With a background in commercial cooking, the current owners have ensured the entertainer’s kitchen is at the heart of the home. Featuring plenty of storage, stainless steel appliances – including a chef’s oven – the room is filled with natural light and views of the garden.<img alt="hazelgrove_insert_edit.png" class="richtext-image left" height="281" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/hazelgrove_insert_edit.width-500.png" width="500">The kitchen opens out via double doors onto a covered alfresco area enclosed at the opposite end with louvre windows to allow the space to be enjoyed in all seasons. At the other end of the deck, the mudroom/laundry can be accessed from both in and outdoors and sits conveniently next to built-in storage. The open plan sitting room is made to feel luxurious with a bar with built-in cupboards, sink and fridge space. The main lounge is a huge 6 x 6-metre room with a slow combustion heater that leads off the wide hallway near the home’s entry. Downstairs features the master bedroom with a walk-in robe and ensuite, along with a large second bedroom located close to the home’s main bathroom, including a separate toilet. Stunning timber flooring, ample natural light and high-quality fixtures and fittings finish the home off. Upstairs has been carefully designed to separate this area from the rest of the house, creating a retreat for visitors or older children. Here you will find two more bedrooms separated by an activity room plus study. It also provides the flexibility to offer the space as an Airbnb. Outside, the passion for cooking continues, with a woodfired South African barbecue surrounded by meticulous landscaping. The well-established garden with a large canopy of trees provides shade in summer and frost protection in winter and is accompanied by a two-car garage, rainwater tanks and an on-roof solar system.<img alt="hazelgrove_insert_edit_b.png" class="richtext-image left" height="281" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/hazelgrove_insert_edit_b.width-500.png" width="500">The property is situated just a stone’s throw from Some Café, and the local cellar door is the award-winning Collector Wines. Collector is just 2.5 hours from Sydney and has much to offer, including a primary school, an oval with an outdoor gym, produce markets and the Helen Stephens Gallery. “Living in rural community towns like Collector normally means you have to accept buying an aged home with character or a new home without character. But here the floor plan, design features like French doors and the modern touches like the kitchen, and features like the separate living areas and mudroom, create the perfect living or weekender situation and the coffee shop is a short walk away,” George said. The property goes to auction on Saturday, 15 May. View the stunning <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/10-murray-st-collector-nsw-2581-40424/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hazelgrove</a> at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/10-murray-st-collector-nsw-2581-40424/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Murray St, Collector</a> and all the other hot listings on <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango</a>.To arrange an inspection, call <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/george-southwell-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">George Southwell</a> 0429 838 345. Article was originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/hidden-gem-shines-just-half-an-hour-from-the-city/453462" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotAct.</a>

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Country Living Bliss: Embracing the benefits, minus the land hassle!

A rural retreat designed for modern Australian living