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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>

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History and modern charm seamlessly combine at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/422-majura-lane-sutton-nsw-2620-94138/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">422 Majura Lane</a> in Sutton.The main homestead was built in 1915 from Australian stone and later joined with a weatherboard house relocated from a nearby property in the 1930s.<img alt="422-majura-lane-sutton-nsw-2620-94138-image-0-20240308070148877542-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" 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.jpg" width="800">“The current owners have painstakingly restored and renovated the residence to a point where you have the best of both worlds,” says <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray White Canberra</a> Licensed Sales Agent <a href="/agents/chris-dixon/">Chris Dixon</a>.“You’ve got old-world charm with all the modern conveniences.“Parts of the homestead date back to circa 1915, so it’s a really unique offering.”Between 2015 and 2017, current owners Alison and Patrick added creature comforts such as two solar systems with a 13.5 kW Tesla battery, two wood-burner heaters, reverse-cycle heating, electric underfloor heating, and heated towel rails in all three bathrooms.It also has three living areas, two master bedrooms, and two secondary bedrooms, and the ceilings, walls and underfloors have been insulated.<img alt="422-majura-lane-sutton-nsw-2620-94138-image-0-20240308070152112022-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/422-majura-lane-sutton-nsw-2620-94138-image-0-.width-800_sfPJ7om.jpg" width="800">A country kitchen boasts a Falcon oven and cooker, an integrated Liebherr fridge, two Vintec wine fridges, an island bench, and a breakfast bar made from solid reclaimed timber from Thors Hammer.Paying homage to the homestead’s period past are 11-foot ceilings, feature cornices and original pressed metal ceilings, picture rails, timber sash windows and Jarrah timber flooring.“Patrick and Alison were very careful to ensure that any changes they made were in keeping with that style,” Chris says.“Significant thought has gone into creating this beguiling property and were it not for an overseas calling, Alison and Patrick couldn’t imagine a better place to live.”<img alt="422-majura-lane-sutton-nsw-2620-94138-image-0-20240308070149586038-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/422-majura-lane-sutton-nsw-2620-94138-image-0-.width-800_PaEFCoj.jpg" width="800">Chris says the block, which comes in at just under four hectares, would suit a range of lifestyles.“At 3.69 hectares, it fits in very nicely for those that want to have a self-sufficient lifestyle but not be on such a large property that it becomes onerous to maintain,” he says.“It’s a productive block that allows you to have space for your veggie gardens, your orchards and a few cows, sheep or horses.”The home comes with a three-bay American-style barn built in 2022, a kitchen/seed store and wood store, a picturesque old granary, and stables with a tack room and chook shed.Chris says the home might also come with three existing residents who may be willing to share their home with the right new owners: three charismatic llamas!“They’re very good guard animals – alert to anything that seems out of the ordinary!”<img alt="422-majura-lane-sutton-nsw-2620-94138-image-0-20240308070159029481-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/422-majura-lane-sutton-nsw-2620-94138-image-0-.width-800_2wcCSra.jpg" width="800">The property is located on the outskirts of Sutton but not in the middle of nowhere.“The house is within walking distance of Sutton Village yet still located amongst other acreage properties on a very quiet road,” Chris says.Chris says that the home is perfect for anyone looking to transition to a life in the countryside, yet Canberra is still a short 10-minute drive away.“The location is second to none with a wonderful rural lifestyle that doesn’t compromise on your ability to get the kids into Canberra sport or school,” he says.“This property allows you to realise a slower pace of life in a location that is a quicker commute to Canberra City than some of Canberra’s outer suburbs.”422 Majura Lane, Sutton goes to auction on site on Saturday 23 March at 2pm.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/422-majura-lane-sutton-nsw-2620-94138/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/old-and-new-combine-in-a-picture-book-property-worth-telling-stories-about/750234" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the RiotACT</a>

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While we’re pretty spoiled for space and stunning bush views in Canberra – even in the inner suburbs – there’s nothing quite like standing on the front porch of your own rural property with a hot cuppa and “just taking it all in”.Life in the beautiful towns surrounding the capital is becoming an increasingly attractive option for Canberrans according to sales agent Troy Thompson, one of the driving forces behind the brand new real estate agency LJ Hooker Country.<img alt="shutterstock_1935304469" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/shutterstock_1935304469.width-800.jpg" width="800">The agency launched this month to service the growing demand for the rural lifestyle that surrounds the capital, and unites some of the region’s most respected agents including Matthew Herbert, Troy Thompson, Kim Gilbert, Daniel Gilbert, Naish Stormon and Marcus Cataldo.“We’re excited to have purchased Gilbert Real Estate to help kick start this business – a fantastic rural real estate agency and we are ectastic to bring on Kim and Daniel Gilbert under the LJ Hooker Country banner,” Troy says.“Kim and Daniel were once owners of LJ Hooker Yass and worked at LJ Hooker Queanbeyan, so it’s a joy to welcome them back to LJ Hooker.“We love what the country has to offer and in Canberra we’re so lucky to have such beautiful communities only a short drive from the city itself.”  <img alt="shutterstock_1380786086" class="richtext-image full-width" height="299" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/shutterstock_1380786086.width-800.jpg" width="800">The LJ Hooker Country team is servicing Murrumbateman, Bungendore, Sutton, Braidwood, Royalla, Michaelgo and their surrounds. The agency has a strong focus on land marketing and specialist team for selling land and subdivisions in rural markets.Property management for country properties is also covered. Former LJ Hooker Yass property manager Lyn Fairweather – a well-known and respected property manager from Yass through to Bungendore – heads up the property management side of the business.<img alt="Sunningdale-7210450_edited" class="richtext-image full-width" height="940" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Sunningdale-7210450_edited.width-800.jpg" width="800">“We think there’s an opportunity to do country property differently,” Matthew Herbert says.“We want to bring the benefits of a large national brand, a strong LJ Hooker Canberra brand, and work with the country areas to help them tap into the benefits of our incredibly strong Canberra network.“Buyers for country property are often living in Canberra but wanting a change. “Listing with LJ Hooker Country means you have 60 of the brand’s Canberra agents helping to expose your property to local buyers.”<img alt="Sunningdale-08318" class="richtext-image full-width" height="571" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Sunningdale-08318.width-800.jpg" width="800">Kim Gilbert says being a country agent means delivering more tailored marketing and sales campaigns, and having a deep understanding of the area you’re selling – from the people to the amenity.“Country property doesn’t always get the same traffic as an inner city apartment so you have to be very tailored with your marketing to find your buyers,” she says.“It’s just good old fashioned customer service and hard work, there are no tricks.”The brand new Sunningdale Estate, in the heart of Murrumbateman, is being marketed by the LJ Hooker Country team. <a href="https://zango.com.au/developments/sunningdale-estate-murrumbateman-nsw-2582/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View block options at Sunningdale Estate.</a>

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73/47 Bidges Road SUTTON, NSW 2620 is for Sale on Zango

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Naish Stormon

SUTTON

Yass Valley

ACT & Surrounds

Delightful home set in 300m2 of easy-care garden. The 60m2 of living comprises 2 bedrooms (main fits a double bed), open plan kitchen/living, tiled bathroom and large utility room.  The home is well serviced with gas (cooking/hot water/heating), reverse cycle A/C and effective insulation.  Floors are tiles and timber floorboards.  Recently repainted and modernised – this home is perfect for those looking for a low maintenance and beautiful home.

Outside the fully fenced garden has 3 garden sheds, a large sun deck, two water tanks supplying 15,000L of rainwater to the house and a single carport close by the front door. 

The park has a well maintained swimming pool, tennis courts, mini-golf course and an extensive children's play area.

A safe, peaceful, and community-minded park offering inexpensive living.  Site fees are just $120 per week which includes a bore water supply, sewerage and waste management. Electricity and gas are separately metered – the present owners pay an average of $22 and $18 per month respectively.  All of this is just 25 minutes from Canberra CBD, 15 minutes from Gungahlin.  

It is a cash purchase, meaning zero mortgage!

Mortgage Free, Resort-Style Living

LJ Hooker Gungahlin

Population in Sutton is 1660, with a median age of 44. This is above the Canberra average of 40.5 and above the national 41.6

Your new suburb is established

Compared to other areas, families (63%) are over represented and the amount of singles lower than national average

Perfect? Families Agree

A majority of 93% live in a house. Households are 2.9 people on average, seems like Sutton is the place to go for spacious living!

It's spacious too

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73/47 Bidges Road SUTTON, NSW 2620

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