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<h3 data-block-key="6ha5f"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/31-hickey-road-sutton-nsw-2620-88224/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">31 Hickey Road, Sutton NSW</a></h3><img alt="31-hickey-road-sutton-nsw-2620-88224-image-0-20231012021638657078-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/31-hickey-road-sutton-nsw-2620-88224-image-0-2.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="2sb6">What is a rural retreat without a statement fireplace as glamorous as this one? Slate tiles, <i>Bridgerton</i> chairs and feature antique vases: this is definitely not a room for the kiddies. The gold detailing provides a touch of opulence. (If you want to know what life is like in Sutton, you need <a href="/news/things-people-simply-dont-know-about-life-in-sutton-nsw/">to read this</a>.)</p><img alt="31-hickey-road-sutton-nsw-2620-88224-image-0-20231012023145148738-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/31-hickey-road-sutton-nsw-2620-88224-image-0-2.width-800_rtpk41M.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="1dq1i"><b>About this home:</b> This solid brick home features 9-foot ceilings, decorative cornices, and a wide tiled verandah. Highlights include a formal lounge (home to the open fireplace), formal dining room, family room, spacious kitchen, and billiard room. The property boasts 5 bedrooms, a wine cellar, an expansive outdoor entertaining area, and a double garage. All set on 20 acres with two dams, a bore, and multiple sheds.</p><p data-block-key="bsgck"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/31-hickey-road-sutton-nsw-2620-88224/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a></p><h3 data-block-key="19ife"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/591d-croobyar-road-croobyar-nsw-2539-93243/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">591(d) Croobyar Road, Croobyar NSW</a></h3><img alt="591d-croobyar-road-croobyar-nsw-2539-93243-image-0-20240131214642492554-thumbnail-1920x1920" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/591d-croobyar-road-croobyar-nsw-2539-93243-ima.width-800.png" width="800"><p data-block-key="bpbjt">Hold the phone: a lounge room designed by AI?! Stop it! The stunning image above shows what the lounge room of this home could look like, open fireplace and all. We’re loving the modern take on the fireplace itself, completely rendered, with a focus on shape over texture.</p><img alt="591d-croobyar-road-croobyar-nsw-2539-93243-image-0-20240326033140824729-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/591d-croobyar-road-croobyar-nsw-2539-93243-ima.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="bun38"><b>About this property:</b> Croobyar Road is one of Milton&#x27;s most sought-after areas, and 591(d) offers stunning views of rolling hills, lush farmland and the ocean. This private, tranquil property is just six minutes from Milton. Highlights include a beautiful kitchen, an outstanding shed and barn, and absolute peace.</p><p data-block-key="da293"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/591d-croobyar-road-croobyar-nsw-2539-93243/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a></p><h3 data-block-key="fg5of"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/220-little-forest-road-little-forest-nsw-2538-101212/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">220 Little Forest Road, Little Forest NSW</a></h3><img alt="220-little-forest-road-little-forest-nsw-2538-101212-image-0-202405170_LzmwFBd-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/220-little-forest-road-little-forest-nsw-2538-.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="7k8sk">This home is a stunning fusion of quiet luxury and farmhouse detail. This fireplace is coupled with stunning views, perfect for sitting quietly in the warmth with a hot coffee and watching the sun rise.</p><img alt="220-little-forest-road-little-forest-nsw-2538-101212-image-0-202405170_T9XmOMd-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/220-little-forest-road-little-forest-nsw-2538-.width-800_Ey9DY0f.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="5afba"><b>About this property:</b> Experience refined country living at this grand estate, featuring a newly constructed residence with a self-contained guest unit and eight-car garage. High ceilings enhance the spacious interiors, which flow to entertaining areas, alfresco dining, and a pool with valley views. Set on 3.88 acres of landscaped gardens, this luxurious home is just minutes from Milton, Mollymook, and Ulladulla. An ideal blend of rural seclusion and coastal accessibility.</p><p data-block-key="f90cv"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/220-little-forest-road-little-forest-nsw-2538-101212/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a></p><h3 data-block-key="aejjg"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/139-kangaroo-valley-road-berry-nsw-2535-96900/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">139 Kangaroo Valley Road, Berry NSW</a></h3><img alt="139-kangaroo-valley-road-berry-nsw-2535-96900-image-0-20240305081636199676-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/139-kangaroo-valley-road-berry-nsw-2535-96900-.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="a5k34">Now <i>here</i> is a room for high tea, a regular book club or for the kids to perform the dances they’ve made up for the adults. The fireplace in this home is definitely not a statement piece but a beautiful way to warm a lush room you’d want to spend hours in.</p><img alt="139-kangaroo-valley-road-berry-nsw-2535-96900-image-0-20240305081635518488-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="449" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/139-kangaroo-valley-road-berry-nsw-2535-96900-.width-800_dtpG5OK.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="6p16c"><b>About this property:</b> Inspired by the nearby coast, this stunning estate on one acre offers serene poolside living and stunning surroundings. Nestled in the Berry Mountain foothills, it’s a perfect retreat with high-raked ceilings, oak floors, and an open-plan design. Features include a gourmet kitchen, separate cottage, outdoor amenities and proximity to both Canberra.</p><p data-block-key="2i2qh"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/139-kangaroo-valley-road-berry-nsw-2535-96900/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a></p><h3 data-block-key="755l6"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/63-yankee-creek-road-mullumbimby-creek-nsw-2482-97282/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">63 Yankee Creek Road, Mullumbimby NSW</a></h3><img alt="63-yankee-creek-road-mullumbimby-creek-nsw-2482-97282-image-0-20240311_OA7ZKj9-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/63-yankee-creek-road-mullumbimby-creek-nsw-248.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="2pk9q">Get settled in this room on a Sunday afternoon and you won’t budge for <i>hours</i>. Make sure your Kindle’s charged, you have a stack of magazines on hand or someone to have a long, deep conversation with. The combination of the fireplace and the afternoon sun through the lattice windows is pure sunshine for the soul.</p><img alt="63-yankee-creek-road-mullumbimby-creek-nsw-2482-97282-image-0-20240409_UDVmxHK-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/63-yankee-creek-road-mullumbimby-creek-nsw-248.width-800_Ks5pBvy.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="6qkjj"><b>About this home:</b> This idyllic 14-acre property features a 5-bedroom limestone homestead offering privacy and charm. Highlights include a gourmet kitchen, spacious verandahs and beautiful gardens. Enjoy horse riding with paddocks, a horse arena, and creek swimming holes. Additional amenities include a barn, stables, and DA approval for three cabins. Conveniently close to Mullumbimby, beaches, and schools.</p><p data-block-key="cgn3s"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/63-yankee-creek-road-mullumbimby-creek-nsw-2482-97282/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a></p>

5 winter fireplaces of our dreams (all available now on Zango)

<p>With most of us spending a lot more time at home than usual, we’re likely to be staring down a higher electricity bill than usual. But add Canberra’s unforgiving winter to the mix, and it could add up to some scary isolation electricity bills. Here are some tips on how to save on your energy bill during Canberra’s winter, without shivering through it:</p><h4><b>Turn down the heater</b></h4><p>With ANZAC Day now behind us, you’re well and truly allowed to turn that heater on with no guilt, but just keep in mind that heating your property can be one of the biggest uses of energy. To keep your energy usage down, watch your temperature. The sweet spot is to try and keep it set somewhere between 18-20 degrees, which will still keep you nice and toasty, and every degree you lower that thermostat will also further reduce your heating bill. Also make sure you only heat the spaces you’re using, and seal any gaps around doors and windows to keep the warmth in and the chill out. </p><h4><b>Watch the hot water</b></h4><p>Whether it’s a frosty morning or a chilly evening, when the temperature plummets it gets harder and harder to drag yourself out of a hot shower, but the hot water can significantly add to your energy bill. Make sure you’ve got a water efficient shower head, and try not to keep the showers on the shorter end of the spectrum. Another way to reduce your hot water usage is to wash your clothes in cold water. In many cases, it’s actually better for your clothes, and it sure beats facing a cold shower yourself.</p><h4><b>High and dry</b></h4><p>One of the other biggest users of energy in the home are clothes dryers. The combination of shorter days, icy air and frosty mornings can make it a lot harder to avoid using your dryer altogether, but there are still things you can do to decrease how long you need to use it. Try and partially dry your clothes and just use the dryer to finish them off, which will drastically cut down your usage time. Adding something that’s already dry to a load, like a small towel, can also significantly decrease your drying time. </p><h4><b>Oven baked</b></h4><p>Have you managed to actually get your hands on some flour and are jumping on the bandwagon of iso baking? Once you’ve turned the oven off, leave the door open and it’ll help warm the space. It might sound silly, but it works, and it uses no additional energy at all.</p><h4><b>Seal it in</b></h4><p>If some of your windows manage to capture the sun during those gorgeous winter blue sky days, make sure you make the most of it. The sun is after all the cheapest heater there is. Open your blinds and curtains when the sun is shining in, and it’ll help warm inside the home. Once the sun goes down, close them all to help seal it in, and enjoy that free, toasty warmth. </p><h4><b>Power down</b></h4><p>If you’re working from home and the kids are schooling from home for the time being, don’t forget about all those extra devices you’re powering. Switch everything off when it’s not in use - for an even bigger saving, switch it off at the wall - and don’t leave laptops, phones or other devices attached to chargers. Just charge everything as you need. Let’s face it, it’s not like you’re going anywhere, so that charger will still be close by when you need it.</p>

2 news articles with tag winter

5 winter fireplaces of our dreams (all available now on Zango)

How to save on your winter electricity bill now that we’re home all the time