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If you’ve been searching for a rural property that&#x27;s retained its stunning heritage features, this historic homestead in the Bega Valley is waiting to meet you.<a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/guy-higgins-property-sales/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Burchell Higgins Property</a> sales director <a href="/agents/guy-higgins-2/">Guy Higgins</a> says from the moment you set eyes on the house - complete with verandahs and filigreed woodwork - at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/2038-buckajo-road-buckajo-nsw-2550-79987/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2038 Buckajo Road</a>, also known as Meringlo, you’ll find all the hallmarks of the tradesmen of the past.<img alt="2038-buckajo-road-buckajo-nsw-2550-79987-image-0-20230513023153546838-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2038-buckajo-road-buckajo-nsw-2550-79987-image.width-800.jpg" width="800">The gentle hills of the Bega Valley, leafy trees and green pastures can be viewed from the verandah that wraps around three sides of the home.Inside, the floral wallpaper, detailed cornices, timber sash windows, coloured glass windows and metal fireplace (with tessellated tiles) are a beautiful step back into yesteryear.Even the original bread oven remains in place.“It’s got all the features that many people are looking for in a lifestyle property,” Guy says.“It’s also particularly well located as it’s close to Canberra, the coast and the snow.”<img alt="2038-buckajo-road-buckajo-nsw-2550-79987-image-0-20230518043133529701-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2038-buckajo-road-buckajo-nsw-2550-79987-image.width-800_Mfv1XMv.jpg" width="800">Unlike other homesteads in the Bega Valley, the Federation-era homestead was built in 1904 from bricks made on-site by the Thatcher construction family of the early 1900s.“It’s not a famous residence, but it is one of the standout residences in the Bega Valley,&quot; Guy says.“It has very large rooms, high ceilings, ornate timber work internally and externally, and panoramic views over the 430-acre property.&quot;<img alt="2038-buckajo-road-buckajo-nsw-2550-79987-image-0-20230513023154701756-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2038-buckajo-road-buckajo-nsw-2550-79987-image.width-800_CKOGMzO.jpg" width="800">There&#x27;s also a granite fireplace in the dining room to keep you and your guests warm when the winter chill strikes. The five-bedroom, one-bathroom property has been owned by one family for more than a century.It began life as a dairy farm before being converted into a beef cattle property.Meringlo boasts an irrigation capacity of 195 megalitres using water from the nearby Bega River to water its ryegrass and clover pastures.“The charm, the scale and the condition of the building are quite good,” Guy says.“The building is actually in very good structural order – but the kitchen and bathroom would lend themselves to renovations in coming years due to the age of the property.”<img alt="2038-buckajo-road-buckajo-nsw-2550-79987-image-0-20230513023144954453-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2038-buckajo-road-buckajo-nsw-2550-79987-image.width-800_0pXIJOP.jpg" width="800">Buckajo is located in the Bega Valley, a small area of NSW known internationally for its dairy production – and this home is no stranger to the industry.“Dairy farming has been the backbone of the Bega Valley for over 120 years,” Guy says.“At Meringlo, the cheeses were made on site and stored and matured on the property, a rare aspect of these farming properties.”Two dairy buildings on the property, along with a historic cheese storage building from approximately 1910, are ready to be resurrected should Meringlo&#x27;s new owners like to revive the property’s dairy history.<img alt="2038-buckajo-road-buckajo-nsw-2550-79987-image-0-20230513023148097236-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2038-buckajo-road-buckajo-nsw-2550-79987-image.width-800_1SaGLGj.jpg" width="800">The beauty of the homestead isn’t just inside the house; the stunning surrounds quickly draw the eye.“It sits in a delightful valley,” Guy says.“The fact that it has Bega River frontage – our main water source in the Bega Valley – is great.”While Meringlo is a perfect example of country living, it also has easy access to the big smoke – it’s just 27km from Bega and 2.5 hours from Canberra.<img alt="2038-buckajo-road-buckajo-nsw-2550-79987-image-0-20230513023210972450-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2038-buckajo-road-buckajo-nsw-2550-79987-image.width-800_7GGm6oH.jpg" width="800">“It&#x27;s a lifestyle opportunity for people who are attracted to a residence such as this, but the property itself is strong grazing country, and there is high demand for that,&quot; Guy says.“The property could be leased out if the next owner doesn’t want to run it.&quot;Meringlo will be auctioned at 1pm on Saturday 17 June 2023.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/2038-buckajo-road-buckajo-nsw-2550-79987/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/historic-homestead-in-the-bega-valley-is-a-step-back-in-time/664555" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotACT.</a>

Bega Valley dairy farm on the market for the first time in a century

Ah, Canberra. Our beautiful home and one of only a handful of cities across the world planned and built for a very specific purpose. As the capital, we were designed to showcase the best of what Australia was and could be.From the stone homes of the area&#x27;s first white-settled properties in the mid-1800s to the homes of today, it&#x27;s estimated 160,000 dwellings have been built to house the residents of Canberra.Let us take you on a journey through the homes of our glorious city, across the decades.<h2 data-block-key="2b70h">The 1900s: Tents and hessian bag walls</h2><img alt="Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 12.44.36 pm" class="richtext-image full-width" height="436" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2023-05-22_at_12.44.36_pm.width-800.png" width="800">In March 1909, the initial camp for men surveying the area was established at the foothills of Kurrajong Hill (now known as Capital Hill and home to Parliament House).When workers arrived in 1910 to make the city&#x27;s first bricks and light its streets, camps were set up near key work areas across the capital, including at The Brickyards (later renamed Yarralumla), The Power House (Kingston), and the Cotter River. Camps were divided into accommodation for single men and married men.<img alt="IMG_5260" class="richtext-image full-width" height="480" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_5260.width-800.jpg" width="800">The majority of single men lived in tents measuring 8 by 10 feet, with two men per tent. Urinals were makeshift trenches dug into the ground, and a mattress was generally a bale of straw enclosed in hessian bags.Married men built their own cottages using sapling frames and galvanised iron for the roof. Each home had a fireplace and earth floors. Many men repurposed old hessian cement bags, which, when opened and moistened, made excellent wind barriers for the walls. The exterior walls were whitewashed, while the interior was covered with pasted paper for added insulation.<h2 data-block-key="2p32h">The 1920s: Oliphant brings the glamour</h2>The first auctions of residential and business land in Canberra occurred on 12 December 1924, with blocks available at Ainslie, Blandfordia (Forrest), Civic, Eastlakes (Kingston), Manuka and Red Hill. In attendance that day was an entrepreneurial woman named Helen Brankenreg.The auctions led to the first privately-funded homes being built in Kingston, the Brackenreg Cottages. The homes had tiled rooves, front verandahs, high ceilings and made from rendered brick. <img alt="18-monaro-crescent-red-hill-act-2603-56427-image-0-20220406055604035217-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/18-monaro-crescent-red-hill-act-2603-56427-ima.width-800_e08iYqe.jpg" width="800">By 1927, the building industry in Canberra was booming and some of our most notable buildings were constructed; including The Lodge and the Sydney building.<img alt="Reid-house" class="richtext-image full-width" height="256" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Reid-house.width-800.jpg" width="479">The grand homes rising in the inner south and north were unlike the humble homes that housed the capital&#x27;s labourers. New homes were designed by architect Kenneth Oliphant, under the employment of the firm of Oakley &amp; Parkes, which had won a Commonwealth competition to design homes for senior public servants at Blandfordia (Forrest).<img alt="THE_PINES_cumytp" class="richtext-image full-width" height="575" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/THE_PINES_cumytp.width-800.jpg" width="800">Oliphant was influenced by the Mediterranean style and incorporated terracotta tiles, wrought iron framed balconies, earth coloured rough-stucco walls and shuttered windows into the homes.<h2 data-block-key="e02di">The 1930 and 40s: We need homes, and fast</h2>In the decades following, prefab cottages were brought in to keep up with the demand for housing in the burgeoning capital. This included the Tocumwal Cottages, two- and three-bedroom cottages trucked in from Tocumwal, NSW, to Canberra in the late 1940s.<img alt="IMG_5266" class="richtext-image full-width" height="557" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_5266.width-800.jpg" width="800">The homes were originally located on the banks of the Murray River at Tocumwal, a purpose-built RAAF base during WWII. When the war ended, more than 200 of the cottages were demounted and transported by road to Canberra for re-establishment in the &quot;greatest mass movement of houses in the Commonwealth’s history&quot;. Most were set up in O&#x27;Connor but a few made it to other suburbs of the capital.<img alt="IMG-5288" class="richtext-image full-width" height="401" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG-5288.width-800.jpg" width="764">When the cottages arrived in Canberra, construction was simple: footings were laid on brick courses and finished in weatherboard to windowsill height. The homes had fibro sheeting between timber windows, and came without ceilings or internal lining.<h2 data-block-key="55cgi">The 1950s: Public housing and modernism</h2>By the 1950s, Canberra was growing faster than any city in the country and the first medium density public housing was built, the Currong Flats. At the time, the flats were the city’s tallest building and provided fully self-contained units for single or dual occupancy: an improvement from the shared living accommodation provided in hostels.<img alt="IMG_5268" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_5268.width-800.jpg" width="800">The 1950s also saw brutal modernist architecture brought to the bush capital by Italian architect Enrico Taglietti. Flat-lined rooves, huge windows and spaces built specifically for entertaining by senior public servants, were incorporated into homes that were way more spacious and spectacular than the modest Australian fibro houses popular at the time. <img alt="IMG_5269" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_5269.width-800.jpg" width="800">Canberra’s infamous Benjamin (Round) House, designed by Alex Jelinek, was built in 1957. Based on the Pythagorean spiral, the house unfurled outwards, anchored by cylindrical glass and Queensland mahogany. It boasted large plates of glass overlooking the Brindabellas and stunning built-in cabinetry. Former resident Roger Benjamin&#x27;s book Growing up Modern: Canberra&#x27;s Round House and Jelinek captures Canberra&#x27;s obsession with the house at the time.<h2 data-block-key="cbvqg">The 1960s: Ensuites and exposed beams reign supreme</h2><img alt="img_02" class="richtext-image full-width" height="323" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/img_02.width-800.jpg" width="800">The Northbourne Housing Group launched in 1962, designed by architect Sydney Ancher. It consisted of 169 dwellings in five different styles, and lined Northbourne Avenue. Hiding behind the group on Canberra&#x27;s &#x27;main street&#x27; were the suburbs of Dickson and Lyneham.<img alt="img_04" class="richtext-image full-width" height="323" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/img_04.width-800.jpg" width="800">While the group was cohesive in its post-war style of smooth textures, sharp geometric lines and pale colours, the collection of buildings drew criticism for being &#x27;too avant garde&#x27;. The senior public servants who lived there weren&#x27;t too happy about living next door to more junior pubic servants either.<img alt="IMG-5293" class="richtext-image full-width" height="326" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG-5293.width-800.jpg" width="800">The economic boom in Canberra in the 1960s saw the introduction of ‘merchant builders’, including accountant turned builder Brian Pettit and entrepreneur Ron Sevitt. The hallmarks of their designs, along with others like Lend Lease, AV Jennings and Ken Woolley, included flat-pitched or dark tiled rooves, exposed beams, and painted or clinker brick walls. Ensuite bathrooms, modern kitchens and full-height clerestory windows also featured in homes that became family showpieces and statements of class. <img alt="IMG_5274" class="richtext-image full-width" height="633" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_5274.width-800.jpg" width="800">While not strictly a residential dwelling, a stunning example of Canberra’s 1960s architecture is the Carousel Restaurant (above), designed by Czech architect Miles Jakl and built in 1963 at Red Hill Lookout. Restaurant owners Peter and Lidia Vidovic also had a home designed by Jakl in Deakin: the aptly-named Vidovic House.<h2 data-block-key="18jht">The 1970s: Student housing and a tent embassy</h2><img alt="IMG_5270" class="richtext-image full-width" height="300" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_5270.width-800.jpg" width="500">A huge influx of students arrived in Canberra in the early 1970s, taking advantage of free tertiary education. The University of Canberra residences and ANU&#x27;s Toad Hall, both designed by John Andrews, were constructed, combining single rooms with communal kitchens and living areas. The designs included unique interlocking units, staggered in tiers, connected by paths and stairways.<img alt="IMG-5281" class="richtext-image full-width" height="355" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG-5281.width-800.jpg" width="630">In 1972, the Aboriginal Tent Embassy was established on the lawns of Old Parliament House: a profound political statement calling for the rights and sovereignty of Indigenous Australians. It&#x27;s fair to say that the small community of tents and caravans has attracted the attention of the Australian public more than any other home in Canberra. <h2 data-block-key="b3d4v">The 1980s to 2000s: More is more</h2><img alt="Garran-Houses" class="richtext-image full-width" height="276" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Garran-Houses.width-800.jpg" width="425">The following decades brought a population boom to Canberra and an increasingly wealthy population. Canberra houses became renowned for their style and size. Designers like Harry Seidler-influenced the suburban built environment, creating innovative living designs that gave stylish yet practical housing solutions.<img alt="IMG-5296" class="richtext-image full-width" height="516" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG-5296.width-800.jpg" width="800">Canberra expanded south with Tuggeranong and to the north with Gungahlin. The young families of both regions built solid brick homes with timber decks and opted for large backyards. Features previously considered luxuries - like ensuites and attached garages - became the norm.<h2 data-block-key="35mdh">Today: Integration with the environment</h2><img alt="IMG-5297" class="richtext-image full-width" height="461" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG-5297.width-800.jpg" width="800">High rise units, prefab homes and recycled materials have all become common in modern Canberra. Minimalist styles with clean lines and small, easy to maintain yards, reflect the busy Canberra lifestyle. More and more Canberrans are embracing our unrivalled access to nature, and aspiring to live in harmony with our beautiful landscape. Photos courtesy of the National Library of Australia, the National Archives of Australia, ACT Historic Places.Source: 100 Canberra Houses: A century of Capital Architecture By Tim Reeves and Alan RobertsMain image by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/88017382@N00/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@modarchitecture</a>

Canberra houses through the decades: a fascinating step back in time

<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/9-dirrawan-gardens-reid-act-2612-76302/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This heritage-listed home in Reid’s Dirrawan Gardens</a> is filled with history and finished with modern-day touches.The 1926 home would have been one of Reid’s first after construction commenced at the base of Mount Ainslie during the same year.<img alt="9-dirrawan-gardens-reid-act-2612-76302-image-0-20230302043137804093-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/9-dirrawan-gardens-reid-act-2612-76302-image-0.width-800.jpg" width="800">Those familiar with Canberra’s history would know the city’s first suburbs were built to accommodate public servants ahead of the opening of Old Parliament House.But <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/home-holly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">home.by holly</a> agent <a href="/agents/holly-komorowski/">Holly Komorowski</a> says the property is distinctive compared to Reid’s confirmed Federal Capital Commission-built homes.“It’s got a really deep porch which is different to the more enclosed and smaller front porches that you find on other properties,” she says.“The high ornate ceilings with cornices and roses, and the front entryway with glass doors also speak to a privately built home.”<img alt="9-dirrawan-gardens-reid-act-2612-76302-image-0-20230302043141406295-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/9-dirrawan-gardens-reid-act-2612-76302-image-0.width-800_xckBrbS.jpg" width="800">Holly says it’s possible the home’s design was influenced by Canberra’s first private architect Kenneth Oliphant. It features a slew of period details, including picture rails, timber sash windows and an original fireplace.“I love that they retained those front rooms – the heritage of the home,” Holly says.“That originality at the front of the house is really special.”<img alt="9-dirrawan-gardens-reid-act-2612-76302-image-0-20230302043139936168-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/9-dirrawan-gardens-reid-act-2612-76302-image-0.width-800_ck5uOlQ.jpg" width="800">However, the renovated property also sports the latest in contemporary style.“The floorplan is really expansive and has been modernised to the back of the property,” Holly says.“There’s a really decadent and beautifully-designed ensuite which is one of the most luxurious features of the home.”The master bedroom flows into a rainforest-inspired ensuite with stone counters, twin basins and a separate shower and bath. Its glass-panelled facade overlooks a forest of tree ferns, allowing for cloud watching or star gazing.<img alt="9-dirrawan-gardens-reid-act-2612-76302-image-0-20230302043141892149-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/9-dirrawan-gardens-reid-act-2612-76302-image-0.width-800_tFuFKcA.jpg" width="800">The master also sports a walk-in wardrobe, courtyard access, walls of cabinetry and porthole windows.Three more bedrooms with built-in robes and garden views centre around a second bathroom.A study on the other side of the house - with a wine cellar and access to the double carport - could be used as a fifth bedroom.Sitting in the centre of the property is an open-plan living, kitchen and dining area with large skylights and a sunny northeast orientation.<img alt="9-dirrawan-gardens-reid-act-2612-76302-image-0-20230302043142756220-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/9-dirrawan-gardens-reid-act-2612-76302-image-0.width-800_8VpGOVy.jpg" width="800">The minimalist kitchen features soft touch drawers, integrated and concealed appliances and a central island bench with a breakfast bar.“The home opens up from the kitchen/dining area to a beautiful outdoor dining area with ornamental vines,” Holly says.A swimming pool and separate studio sit among the clipped hedges and established trees of the backyard. Landscaped gardens continue out front, with vintage oaks lining the drive and streetscapes of Reid.<img alt="9-dirrawan-gardens-reid-act-2612-76302-image-0-20230302043140490663-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/9-dirrawan-gardens-reid-act-2612-76302-image-0.width-800_DAjvIZW.jpg" width="800">The home is within walking distance of Civic, Glebe Park, and Reid Park and Oval. The Parliamentary triangle, Reid tennis club and Anzac Parade are also nearby.Holly says only a small number of properties sell in the “tightly held” suburb of Reid each year.“Buyers coming into the home have the intention of securing something that’s quite rare,” Holly says.“I just love the character, the soul and the spirit of the home, which goes back to our earliest days.”Number 9 Dirrawan Gardens, Reid, is for sale between $2,950,000 - $3,100,000.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/9-dirrawan-gardens-reid-act-2612-76302/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/distinctive-reid-property-with-a-heritage-story-ready-for-its-next-chapter/643167" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotACT.</a>

1926 Reid home built for one of Canberra's first families listed at $3 million

This 1890s homestead is sure to impress with its historic charm, open spaces and bounty of features.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/199-chews-lane-bendick-murrell-nsw-2803-74623/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">199 Chews Lane</a> in Bendick Murrell, also known as ‘Dananbilla Homestead’, is an incredible property boasting old world character on 76 acres of open land.<img alt="199-chews-lane-bendick-murrell-nsw-2803-74623-image-0-20230204021633015082-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/199-chews-lane-bendick-murrell-nsw-2803-74623-.width-800.jpg" width="800">Benedick Murrell is on the southwest slopes of NSW, just over 25km from Young. The property is double brick and features five big bedrooms.Real estate agent <a href="/agents/nick-duff/">Nick Duff</a> from <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/flemings-property-services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flemings Property</a> describes the home as &quot;magnificent&quot;.“Inside, you have the fantastic wide hallways and high ceilings, which are some of my favourite features of the home,&quot; Nick says.<img alt="199-chews-lane-bendick-murrell-nsw-2803-74623-image-0-20230204021630401890-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1199" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/199-chews-lane-bendick-murrell-nsw-2803-74623-.width-800_MOaYp7p.jpg" width="800">As you make your way into the home, the original Cypress timber floors, stained glass windows and open fireplaces are simply gorgeous. There&#x27;s also a wonderful feeling of space and expansion.Moving through the home, you’ll find the five bedrooms. The master bedroom comes with a walk-in robe and ensuite, while all bedrooms have open fireplaces and access to the homestead&#x27;s wrap-around verandah.A formal living area with an open wood fireplace and adjoining study is not far away.<img alt="199-chews-lane-bendick-murrell-nsw-2803-74623-image-0-20230204021632061462-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/199-chews-lane-bendick-murrell-nsw-2803-74623-.width-800_ns5cP2V.jpg" width="800">The expansive open-plan kitchen, dining and family area has reverse cycle air-conditioning and its own wood fireplace.Moving outside, there’s a neat two-bedroom pool house with its own kitchenette, living area, bathroom with shower and toilet, ceiling fans and, in keeping with the charm of the main house, a wood fireplace.If there’s a pool house, there has to be a pool! And this 15-metre-in-ground lap pool is a highlight of the warmer months.<img alt="199-chews-lane-bendick-murrell-nsw-2803-74623-image-0-20230204021633944426-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/199-chews-lane-bendick-murrell-nsw-2803-74623-.width-800_0Y6F0zR.jpg" width="800">The property has a fully equipped bore, ample rainwater storage, a well, a dam, pop-up sprinklers and a combined 7kW solar system.In true 1800s style, the property has creek frontage.“The home sits right on Murringo Creek, which is something I love about it. You also have verandah access from just about every bedroom so you can get up and relax in the sun,&quot; Nick says.<img alt="199-chews-lane-bendick-murrell-nsw-2803-74623-image-0-20230204021630122920-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/199-chews-lane-bendick-murrell-nsw-2803-74623-.width-800_BANgoDI.jpg" width="800">There’s also a two-car carport, horse stables, dog runs, cattle yards with a loading ramp, and a 50-acre pasture-improved paddock with stock-proof fencing.You’ll be kept cool with ceiling fans and ducted evaporative cooling.Number 199 Chews Lane in Bendick Murrell is for sale for $1,900,000 - $2,050,000.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/199-chews-lane-bendick-murrell-nsw-2803-74623/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/fantastic-old-world-charm-with-beautiful-gardens-all-around/633844" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotACT</a>.

Swap your inner city apartment for 76 acres in cherry country, NSW

A special home that has been in the same family since 1946 has hit Canberra&#x27;s property market with a $1.35m price guide.The home at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/4-hoddle-gardens-ainslie-act-2602-45738/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4 Hoddle Gardens</a> in Ainslie is listed with <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/greg-amos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greg Amos</a> and <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/jonathan-irwin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonathan Irwin</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/irwin-property/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irwin Property</a> and sits on a large 743sqm block.<img alt="4 Hoddle Gardens AINSLIE, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-29_at_12.41.13_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The original owners moved to the Ainslie home as government tenants before buying the property off the government in the 1970s.Once the property became a private residence, the family added an extension in the 1970s and further updates to the rear of the property in 1983.And yet despite the additional changes, almost everything inside the house is historic – from the light fittings to the retro wallpaper, timber picture rails and old power switches.<img alt="4 Hoddle Gardens AINSLIE, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-29_at_12.41.24_pm_tQiob8M.width-800.png" width="800">The Hoddle Gardens property has three-bedrooms, one-bathroom and is positioned in a tightly held enclave in Ainslie.“There is this amazing community parkland out the front of the property where the neighbours used to play footy and cricket together,” said Mr Amos.“That’s what makes this place so special – the neighbourhood would meet up and all get to know each other.”The property presents a unique opportunity for a young family who are looking to buy into one of Ainslie’s most desirable and close-knit streets.<img alt="4 Hoddle Gardens AINSLIE, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-29_at_12.41.03_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Mr Amos said the Ainslie time warp is incredibly rare and one of the most original homes he has come across.“There’s a real montage of history in this home,” he said.The main living room and meals area have retro wallpaper from the 1970s and original timber doors with decorated glass panels. The kitchen was updated in the 1980s and certainly gives off an 80s vibe with the wood laminate throughout. Off the kitchen is a laundry room and toilet.All three bedrooms have carpet, high ceilings and an added touch of colour. There is also a covered outdoor entertainment area, front porch and separate garage out the back.<img alt="4 Hoddle Gardens AINSLIE, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-29_at_12.42.33_pm.width-800.png" width="800">For the sellers, No. 4 Hoddle Gardens has been their one and only family home.“The son has lived there all his life,” said Mr Amos.Mr Amos said even the historical pictures on the online listing are special.“If you look closely at one of the photos you can see a 1937 Vauxhall,” he said.<img alt="4 Hoddle Gardens AINSLIE, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-29_at_12.40.50_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Luckily for the sellers, 4 Hoddle Gardens hit the market a week before the snap lockdown was announced by the ACT Government.“In that week we had two open homes with terrific interest,” said Mr Amos.“A lot of people were telling me that they used to live in Ainslie back in the 70s and 80s and want to come back home.”<img alt="4 Hoddle Gardens AINSLIE, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-29_at_12.41.33_pm.width-800.png" width="800">According to <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/ainslie-act-2602/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango data</a>, Ainslie has a current median property price of $1.28 million. This is an increase from last year when the median property price was $1.1 million.The property is about a five minute walk to the popular Ainslie shops and foothills of Mount Ainslie. The Canberra Centre is also about 2.5km away.To find out more about the <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/4-hoddle-gardens-ainslie-act-2602-45738/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">historical Ainslie home</a>, contact <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/greg-amos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greg Amos</a> on 0432 365 184 or <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/jonathan-irwin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonathan Irwin</a> on 0421 040 082.

1940s Ainslie time warp hits the market

While thousands of Canberrans remain in lockdown for the near future, it seems as though virtual house hunting on Zango has provided for the perfect escapism.A picturesque cottage in Wallaroo that was listed with Zango and Ray White drew in 80 groups for inspections, 9 registered bidders for a virtual auction, and a staggering sale price of $1.925 million.<img alt="44 Holmwood Road WALLAROO, NSW 2618" class="richtext-image full-width" height="447" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-18_at_9.00.34_am.width-800.png" width="800">Listed with <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/mark-johnstone/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Johnstone</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray White Canberra,</a> the impressive sale of <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/44-holmwood-road-wallaroo-nsw-2618-44343/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">44 Holmwood Road</a> in Wallaroo is indictive of the high demand for property in Canberra – lockdown or no lockdown.“It was an outstanding outcome for how Ray White and Zango team up to achieve outstanding results,” said Mr Johnstone.No. 44 Holmwood Road was due to have an in-person auction on 12 August at 5pm, but the ACT Government’s snap lockdown announcement put a spanner in the works.“The announcement came in the afternoon and by 2pm we came up with a solution to still be able to have the lockdown and comply with the rules,” said Mr Johnstone.“The auction kicked off without any hitches, the bidding commenced, and people fought it out.”“It was an extremely busy and chaotic couple of hours.”The idyllic three-bedroom cottage ended up selling for nearly 30 per cent more than the set reserve price.<img alt="44 Holmwood Road WALLAROO, NSW 2618" class="richtext-image full-width" height="529" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-18_at_8.59.33_am.width-800.png" width="800">Mr Johnstone was amazed at the outcome of the highly anticipated auction and said the Ray White team was prepared for the shift to an online auction.“Even last year when Covid restrictions lifted, we continued to offer the option of remote bidding and live streaming auctions,” he said.“Even within days of the lockdown being announced we had buyers who were bidding remotely so we were very well versed and prepared.”According to <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/44-holmwood-road-wallaroo-nsw-2618-44343/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango data</a>, the property was last on the market in 2007 when it sold for $790,000. <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/wallaroo-nsw-2618/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wallaroo</a> has a current median sale price of $1.2 million. This is a drastic increase from last year when the median sale price was just $300,000.<img alt="44 Holmwood Road WALLAROO, NSW 2618" class="richtext-image full-width" height="529" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-18_at_8.59.43_am.width-800.png" width="800">The property itself is situated on approximately 25 acres in the Hall region and about a seven-minute drive to Canberra.Newly renovated, the three-bedroom home combines the ideal rural lifestyle with the benefits of the city nearby. Original features have been retained – including an expansive veranda, original open fireplace and high ceilings.And if these original features aren’t enough to add to the charm – a full sized Yurt is located at the front of the property. What is a yurt? I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have to look it up.“A Yurt is basically a studio room that doesn’t have any bathrooms or kitchens in it,” said Mr Johnstone. At No. 44, the former owners used the Yurt as a teenager retreat.<img alt="44 Holmwood Road WALLAROO, NSW 2618" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-18_at_9.00.12_am.width-800.png" width="800">Mr Johnstone said that a key selling feature that attracted such popularity by active buyers was the land, location and views on offer.“The property is closer to Civic that some of the Tuggeranong suburbs,” he said.There is even an historic train carriage adjoined to the property that is suitable as an additional living space, accommodation for visitors or an opportunity to run an Airbnb.<img alt="44 Holmwood Road WALLAROO, NSW 2618" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-18_at_8.59.56_am.width-800.png" width="800">Mr Johnstone said that despite the latest lockdown, interest from people wanting to enter the Canberra property market has remained high.“Enquiries are continuing to flood through as they have been all year and we are responding to them as quickly as we can,” Mr Johnstone said.And at this rate – house hunting online for the perfect home on the outskirts of Canberra seems like the ideal lockdown activity…even if it is just to browse.

100yr old cottage smashes reserve price as online auctions defy lockdown

It is not often that you stumble across a property that has as much history as <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/945-monaro-highway-cooma-nsw-2630-40067/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">945 Monaro Highway</a> in Cooma. From an inn, restaurant, antique store, pottery house, café, bed &amp; breakfast, and now a private residence, there isn’t much this property hasn’t seen.Built in 1841, the property was formerly known as John Cullen’s Hotel and served as a staging inn with a blacksmith workshop and prisoner&#x27;s cell out the back.<img alt="945 Monaro Highway COOMA, NSW 2630" class="richtext-image full-width" height="660" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-26_at_2.49.14_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Known today as the Squatters Arms Hotel, it is famous for having been raided by the Clarke Gang in 1866. The Clarke Gang were bushrangers from Braidwood who raided the former inn for money, food, and alcohol.Today, this immaculately renovated home offers a modern family lifestyle but with many remnants of its past intact, including stone feature walls, high ceilings, fireplaces, an underground cellar, large stone stables out the back and a hardwood front veranda.<img alt="945 Monaro Highway COOMA, NSW 2630" class="richtext-image full-width" height="527" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-26_at_2.53.29_pm.width-800.png" width="800">But the most poignant feature of the property is an etching of the name ‘John Byrne’ found on the glass of a front window. According to a post made on the current owners’ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/squattersarms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram account,</a> John Byrne was a young fiancé, whose suitor had scratched his name into the glass to prove that the ring was in fact a diamond.The six-bedroom residence has a $1 million price guide and is currently under offer. It is being sold through <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/kelly-bertossi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kelly Bertossi</a> and <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/michael-henley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Henley</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/henley-property-cooma/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Henly Property Cooma</a>.<img alt="945 Monaro Highway COOMA, NSW 2630" class="richtext-image full-width" height="795" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-26_at_1.32.07_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The current owners are a family who bought the property three years ago and have successfully renovated it to its former glory.“We’ve loved our time here and are proud of the work we’ve done to bring this lady back to life,” they said on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CM9FimmBP3N/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.</a>“But a change in circumstances means sadly it’s time to pass of this grand old lady to another set of hands”.<img alt="945 Monaro Highway COOMA, NSW 2630" class="richtext-image full-width" height="597" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-26_at_2.51.42_pm.width-800.png" width="800">On entry to the front of the home through a white picket fence, lavender garden, and timber front veranda is a warm and inviting living room with a grande fireplace. It is likely that this space would have originally been the inn’s tap room.To the left is the dining room, kitchen with a five-burner gas stove, and bathroom with its very own fireplace. The inn’s original kitchen is located out the back and has been impressively restored as a separate guest house with the original cast iron woodfire that was once used to bake bread still intact. While currently advertised on <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/42163634?_set_bev_on_new_domain=1627269708_NDM4N2VmYTVhNGNj&amp;source_impression_id=p3_1627273589_vahJMOhNTdwqUX0Z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Airbnb,</a> this interior-designed guest house has a new kitchenette and a private courtyard. It really is the perfect spot for family and friends to stay.<img alt="945 Monaro Highway COOMA, NSW 2630" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-26_at_2.51.54_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Back in the main residence and upstairs are two spacious living areas, two bedrooms, an office and a rumpus room. One of the bedrooms has the benefit of a small ensuite. The master bedroom is located on the ground floor and has a fireplace and ensuite.There is also a significantly large attic which could be used as another lounge room or a space for storage.<img alt="945 Monaro Highway COOMA, NSW 2630" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-26_at_2.52.55_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Ms Bertossi said the property has a nice aura about it.“It has been beautifully restored and has maintained its historic feeling,” she said.&quot;The property is quite spacious and it does flow from one room to the next.&quot;A spokesperson from the Snow Manaro Council noted the significant renovations.“The place used to be very rundown and it’s beautiful what they’ve done to the place”.<img alt="945 Monaro Highway COOMA, NSW 2630" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-26_at_2.54.18_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The property has a total of five fireplaces, two offices and multiple living rooms. There is also a large full-height cellar underneath with external access to the property’s six acres.Amongst the established gardens and vegetable beds sits a fire pit and the large stone stables. Also outside are two flag poles with the Australian and Scottish flags.According to the owners’ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B1A0NJAhVMI/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram account</a>, the Scottish flag is “in recognition of Dr David Reid, original settler of Bunyan”.Check out the historic <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/945-monaro-highway-cooma-nsw-2630-40067/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">945 Monara Highway</a> and all other listings on <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango.</a>

The Squatters Arms Inn offers a glimpse into 1900s Cooma

If you’re seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle, far from the demands imposed by city life, then this old-world cottage is for you.The historic bluestone home is conveniently located within walking distance of Gunning town centre where you’ll find a good local school as well as a thriving community, so it’s ideal for a family looking to make the big move.<a href="/agents/mccann-properties/">McCann Properties</a> real estate agent <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/ian-blackburn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ian Blackburn</a> says that <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/14-saxby-lane-gunning-nsw-2581-43667/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">14 Saxby Lane</a> in Gunning is a rare find.“It’s nestled in the heart of Gunning on a quiet sleepy lane. It was actually built in the 1920s by the builder who had just completed the local Catholic school and happened to have some bluestone left over,” he said.<img alt="Zango Website_News Articles_Hero &amp; Sub Image_v24.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Zango_Website_News_Articles_Hero__Sub_Image_v2.width-800_uT1XtcF.jpg" width="800">Local legend has it that once upon a time, a bushranger shot a man not far from the property.With its unique heritage bluestone facade, this home would most definitely induce a couple of pinch-me moments as you arrive home in the evenings.A proud home, it sits on a large block of approximately 1700 square metres, and Ian says it’s easy to imagine sitting out on the east and north-facing bullnose verandah as the sun goes down and enjoying a cold beverage as you chat about the day.“Depending on what kind of day it is and what season, you can swap sides and enjoy a cup of tea in the morning and a cleansing ale in the evenings,” he said.The best way of describing the garden is most definitely easy-care – the lawn really only requires an occasional mow, and the greenery is already well-established.What’s most important about the garden is, of course, that it provides ample space for children and animals to run and play.<img alt="Zango Website_News Articles_Hero &amp; Sub Image_v22.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Zango_Website_News_Articles_Hero__Sub_Image_v2.width-800_E80Pdda.jpg" width="800">Inside the home, both the bathrooms and kitchen have been tastefully modernised and updated in keeping with the home’s historic nature.“With a slow combustion fire, it’s impossible not to see that the kitchen is the hub and heart of the home,” Ian said.A large, open-plan kitchen with an island bench and tasteful black stone benchtops makes it easy to imagine all the family pitching in and helping with the cooking, or the kids sitting at the stools completing their homework.One stunning feature is the beautiful Aga gas stove which sits snugly in the original fireplace niche in the brickwork.“The render that was here has all been stripped back to restore the wall to its former glory,” said<img alt="Zango Website_News Articles_Hero &amp; Sub Image_v25.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Zango_Website_News_Articles_Hero__Sub_Image_v2.width-800_mg4LTGj.jpg" width="800">An adjoining dining space flows effortlessly to the outdoors through French doors, making entertaining and alfresco dining during the summer months beautifully simple.Mirroring the kitchen design, the family bathroom boasts a luxurious, freestanding cast-iron claw-foot tub, waterfall shower head and a vanity that mirrors the kitchen design.Also modern is how the home contains three separate living areas, all with hardwood or original timber flooring.Three generously sized bedrooms with built-in robes and rendered walls provide the perfect retreat for all family members.There is a single car garage, but the property also provides plenty of off-street parking if needed.When it comes to rural living, some might be put off by the idea of isolation. Yet, this property is not only close to Gunning’s thriving town and all of its amenities, but it’s also an easy commute to Yass, Goulburn and Canberra.<img alt="Zango Website_News Articles_Hero &amp; Sub Image_v23.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Zango_Website_News_Articles_Hero__Sub_Image_v2.width-800_sJWMNGo.jpg" width="800">“The outskirts of Gungahlin are actually only a 30-minute drive away, as are Yass and Goulburn,” Ian said.He added that all of the heavy lifting on the property has already been completed, meaning all the new owners have to do is unpack their bags.According to Ian, there’s already been quite a lot of interest in the property, including empty-nesters looking to downsize or those hoping to run the property as an Airbnb.To arrange an inspection of <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/14-saxby-lane-gunning-nsw-2581-43667/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">14 Saxby Lane</a> in Gunning, call Ian Blackburn on 0411 665 503.Article was originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/this-bluestone-cottage-is-full-of-historic-charm-and-cosy-ambience" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotAct.</a>

This bluestone cottage is full of historic charm and cosy ambience

Now is your chance to own a slice of <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/cooma-nsw-2630/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cooma</a> history.Built about 160 years ago as part of the hospital, this original granite cottage at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/31-victoria-street-cooma-nsw-2630-42740/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">31 Victoria Street</a> in Cooma is in original condition and a true testament to Australia’s regional history.<img alt="31 Victoria Street COOMA, NSW 2630" class="richtext-image full-width" height="599" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-06_at_2.03.32_pm.width-800.png" width="800">As one of four matching cottages in the complex, the historic cottage is on a 412sqm block and features two bedrooms, a main living room, renovated kitchen, bathroom and outdoor sitting area.Selling agent <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/craig-schofield/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Craig Schofield</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/one-agency-craig-schofield/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Agency Craig Schofield</a> said many of the historic features have been retained.“The interior has not been mucked about with at all,” Mr Schofield said.“There are original timber floors and high ceilings with picture rails.”<img alt="31 Victoria Street COOMA, NSW 2630" class="richtext-image full-width" height="598" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-06_at_2.03.43_pm.width-800.png" width="800">There is also an impressive fireplace located in the corner of the living room. It’s easy to imagine that this is where a family would have spent most of their time in the freezing winter nights in Cooma.The bedrooms are small but as Mr Schofield said, “you only needed small bedrooms back then”.The thick walls mean the property will remain cool in summer and warm in winter.<img alt="31 Victoria Street COOMA, NSW 2630" class="richtext-image full-width" height="601" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-06_at_2.04.30_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Outside there is a deck that overlooks the large backyard. This is the perfect nook the enjoy a coffee in the morning and take in the historic surroundings. There is also a small gate at the front of the property that provides rear lane access.The cottage has previously been rented out and the owner has now decided to sell given the booming property market.<img alt="31 Victoria Street COOMA, NSW 2630" class="richtext-image full-width" height="596" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-06_at_2.05.32_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Mr Schofield said interest has been strong from a mix of people from out of town, even those from Sydney who have sent people to check out the property on their behalf because of the latest Covid lockdown restrictions.In addition to the historic lifestyle on offer, the property is also in an ideal location just moments away from the hospital and in a cul-de-sac with minimal traffic flow.<img alt="31 Victoria Street COOMA, NSW 2630" class="richtext-image full-width" height="595" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-06_at_2.05.47_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The cottage is heading under the hammer on Saturday 17 July at noon.Based on the listing on Zango, the property’s unimproved land value in 2020 was $56,300. According to <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/cooma-nsw-2630/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango data</a>, Cooma has a current median property price of $375,000.To find out more, contact <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/craig-schofield/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Craig Schofield</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/one-agency-craig-schofield/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Agency Craig Schofield</a> on 0414 865 922.

Rare 1860s Cottage in Cooma Heading to Auction

The deceased estate of <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/31-hospital-hill-road-araluen-nsw-2622-42334/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">31 Hospital Hill Road</a> in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/araluen-nsw-2622/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Araluen</a> is an original miners cottage that dates back to the 1900s.The most recent owner bought the property around 20 years ago and always intended to restore it to its former glory but unfortunately passed away before being able to do so.<img alt="31 Hospital Hill Road ARALUEN, NSW 2622" class="richtext-image full-width" height="597" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-23_at_1.33.34_pm.width-800.png" width="800">“This is an unfilled dream,” said selling agent <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/suzanne-carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Suzanne Carter</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white-braidwood/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray White Braidwood</a>.Now on the market with a price guide of low $200,000, the unrenovated property and its beautiful surroundings are a testament to Araluen’s gold rush in the late 19th century.The one-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage is situated on the edge of a seasonal creek which would have been used for gold panning.<img alt="31 Hospital Hill Road ARALUEN, NSW 2622" class="richtext-image full-width" height="602" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-23_at_1.33.46_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The original handmade stone fireplace is still standing and is of aesthetic significance to regional NSW.Other historic features are also preserved, including a corrugated iron roof, wooden front deck, windows, and slim front door.<img alt="31 Hospital Hill Road ARALUEN, NSW 2622" class="richtext-image full-width" height="599" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-23_at_1.33.02_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Ms Carter said interest has been very high.“We have had people from everywhere showing interest…from Wollongong, Sydney and Canberra”, she said.“A lot of people coming to look have plans to restore it&quot;.“There are some brave people willing to take on the challenge”.<img alt="31 Hospital Hill Road ARALUEN, NSW 2622" class="richtext-image full-width" height="592" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-23_at_1.33.13_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The historic cottage sits on two acres and provides the opportunity to build a new property on the huge block of land, subject to council approval.<a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/araluen-nsw-2622/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Araluen</a> was a former mining village that is now becoming very popular amongst those who want a quick getaway to the “Valley of Peace”. Araluen is only 25km from Braidwood and over an hour’s drive to Canberra.<img alt="31 Hospital Hill Road ARALUEN, NSW 2622" class="richtext-image full-width" height="597" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-23_at_1.33.23_pm.width-800.png" width="800">According to <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/araluen-nsw-2622/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango data,</a> Araluen currently has a population of just 168 people and a median property sale price of $468,000.The property at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/31-hospital-hill-road-araluen-nsw-2622-42334/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">31 Hospital Hill Road</a> is just minutes from the Araluen local shops.It is listed with <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/suzanne-carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Suzanne Carter</a> and <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/mitchell-smithers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mitchell Smithers</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white-braidwood/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray White Braidwood</a> and expected to head under the hammer on 3 July at 10am.

Circa 1900s Miners Cottage A Bargain Buy

A red-brick ex-government house built in 1955 has just hit the Canberra property market and already been inundated with enquiries from potential buyers.<a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/purnell-citywide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Purnell – Kingston’s</a> selling agent <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/nick-purnell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Purnell</a> said the three-bedroom two-bathroom duplex at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/80-stuart-street-narrabundah-act-2604-43109/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">80 Stuart Street</a> in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/narrabundah-act-2604/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Narrabundah</a> encapsulates the perfect traditional Canberra offering.<img alt="80 Stuart Street NARRABUNDAH, ACT 2604" class="richtext-image full-width" height="529" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-21_at_10.26.58_am.width-800.png" width="800">The home sits on a 423sqm corner block with views of tree-lined Stuart Street and Strzelecki Crescent.Once a large estate, the property has been split into two duplex’s and is newly renovated to present a stunning blend of old charm and modern living.<img alt="80 Stuart Street NARRABUNDAH, ACT 2604" class="richtext-image full-width" height="449" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-21_at_10.29.52_am.width-800.png" width="800">Step inside the front door and you will still get a sense of the property’s historic roots – the high ceilings, exposed wooden floors, original fireplace, switches and windows are all in keeping with its 1950s era.The traditional characteristics of the property’s history have been perfectly blended in with modernist style.<img alt="80 Stuart Street NARRABUNDAH, ACT 2604" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-21_at_10.28.41_am.width-800.png" width="800">The open-planned downstairs and dining room is full of natural light and space. Just off here is the renovated kitchen, laundry and bathroom. The kitchen has been modernised with stainless steel appliances, including a gas cooktop and rangehood.The three-bedrooms are privately located upstairs, along with a bathroom, separate toilet and linen cupboard.<img alt="80 Stuart Street NARRABUNDAH, ACT 2604" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-21_at_10.27.56_am.width-800.png" width="800">“The renovation work is of really high quality and is not the standard run-of-the-mill renovation”, said Mr Purnell.“The property captures the eastern light coming in through front, the northern light through side and the afternoon sun in the outdoor entertainment area.”It is clear the history of the property has been admired by many. Mr Purnell said the old images of the house have been displayed in the home and passed down between owners.<img alt="80 Stuart Street NARRABUNDAH, ACT 2604" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1018" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-21_at_10.29.20_am.width-800.png" width="666">Meanwhile, the outdoor entertainment area is where most of your time will be spent. A brick pizza oven is situated just off the outdoor deck and in amongst the manicured hedges. With plenty of grass space, the property is perfectly suited for someone looking for a family home in a tight-knit Canberran community.According to <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/80-stuart-street-narrabundah-act-2604-43109/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango data</a>, the property was last on the market in 2014 when it sold for $605,000.Extras include a carport with storage and an extra toilet, double glazed windows and an electronic driveway.<img alt="80 Stuart Street NARRABUNDAH, ACT 2604" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-06-21_at_10.28.18_am.width-800.png" width="800">The property goes to auction on Saturday 3 July at noon.To book an inspection of <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/80-stuart-street-narrabundah-act-2604-43109/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">80 Stuart Street</a> in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/narrabundah-act-2604/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Narrabundah</a>, contact <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/nick-purnell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Purnell</a> on 0401 043 142 or <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/ben-galdys/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Galdys</a> on 0411 445 347.

Narrabundah Ex-Govie House Built in 1955 Ready For New Owners

If the walls of this one-time pub could talk, they’d tell stories of weary travellers, fully laden stagecoaches and even bushrangers who pulled up a stump at one of the best-known watering holes between Sydney and Melbourne.Opened in 1878, the historic <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/208-cullerin-road-goulburn-nsw-2580-38289/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Royal Breadalbane Hotel</a> has well and truly stood the test of time.Situated just 12 minutes out of Goulburn, the property has since been converted to a house and recently renovated to an impeccable standard that will last the next 100 years.<a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white-rural-canberra-yass/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray White Rural</a> real estate agent <a href="/agents/george-southwell-2/">George Southwell</a> says once upon a time, the hotel was a famous watering hole for those in Goulburn and Gunning.<img alt="Zango Website_News Articles_Hero &amp; Sub Image8.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="400" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Zango_Website_News_Articles_Hero__Sub_Image8.width-800.jpg" width="800">The current owner explains that almost everyone in Goulburn has a story to tell about the pub.“Back then, you weren’t allowed to drink on Sundays unless you were a traveller, so people would catch the train from Goulburn, which is only 25 km away.“Then, they’d spend the day at the pub before going home rolling drunk,” he said.If only the walls could talk.<img alt="Zango Website_News Articles_Hero &amp; Sub Image7.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="400" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Zango_Website_News_Articles_Hero__Sub_Image7_U.width-800.jpg" width="800">Careful renovations from the current owners have seen it re-roofed, re-wired, re-floored and re-plumbed, so there’s hardly anything left for you to see to once you’re in.George explains that these kinds of properties simply don’t appear on the market very often.“It’s not at all the kind of property you can just buy off the shelf, and it’s very much unique enough to be rare,” he said.George says one of the property’s best features is that it offers the best of both worlds.“As there is still one-third of the property left to renovate, it really means the new owner can put their own personal touches on the master wing,” he said.<img alt="Zango Website_News Articles_Hero &amp; Sub Image3.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="400" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Zango_Website_News_Articles_Hero__Sub_Image3_8.width-800.jpg" width="800">Despite the renovations, the original pressed-tin ceilings remain and the floors have been redone in the traditional style.It boasts an impressive five or six bedrooms, numerous dining and living rooms – not to mention a 2500 capacity wine cellar.One of the six interior fireplaces is an impressive open fireplace near the front door of the home, just near the full-size library.An enormous kitchen has a commercial oven with a gas cooktop, thick marble bench-top and dishwasher.The house is set in sprawling, immaculately kept lawns and mature gardens that provide glorious colour all year round. With abundant hedging, it’s now a private retreat.<img alt="Zango Website_News Articles_Hero &amp; Sub Image6.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="400" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Zango_Website_News_Articles_Hero__Sub_Image6_X.width-800.jpg" width="800">A gazebo with stunning views across a thousand acres finishes off the outdoor package, making it a beautiful space for alfresco living.As George recommends: “In winter, light the fire and open a bottle of red on the outside covered verandah.”The home would perfectly suit someone who loves both historic homes and gardening.Although, if not your thing, the gardens no longer require much work to maintain.The current owners say they wanted the outside of the house to retain the historical feel that simply cannot be replicated.George says it really is the sort of property that has to be seen to be truly grasped and understood.“One thing a lot of people are unaware of is that the highway between Sydney and Melbourne used to run through the town – which is why the pub was so popular.“Now, Breadalbane is a nice, quiet country town,” he said.With a location that dreams really are made of – two minutes off the Hume Highway, 12 minutes to Goulburn, under an hour to Canberra and two hours to Sydney’s CBD – a BnB or hospitality business like a restaurant is more than do-able.<img alt="Zango Website_News Articles_Hero &amp; Sub Image4.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="400" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Zango_Website_News_Articles_Hero__Sub_Image4_6.width-800.jpg" width="800">Comfortably sitting on almost 5000 square metres, the property also has subdivision potential (STCA).Or, it can simply be your retreat from the world.To arrange an inspection of the historic <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/208-cullerin-road-goulburn-nsw-2580-38289/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Royal Breadalbane Hotel</a>, call <a href="/agents/george-southwell-2/">George Southwell</a> on 0429 838 345.Article was originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/the-royal-breadalbane-hotel-steeped-in-history-and-now-lovingly-modernised/465159" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotAct.</a>

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