Bordering on perfection: Why Canberra home buyers should be looking in Sutton

Cross-border Sutton has been growing in appeal in recent years with many Canberrans now calling the rural setting home.

Jason Roses of VERV Property says many factors are driving the migration, but they could be distilled.

“People are looking for that more relaxed rural lifestyle with easy access to the attractions, amenities and services a city can offer,” he says.

“Sutton ticks the boxes as it’s just, say, 15 minutes or so from the Gungahlin Town Centre with the Canberra CBD a short drive from there.”

Roses says access to bus transport is a big factor in winning families over with children able to attend Canberra schools.

“That’s a big plus and that means the kids then have a big rural playground to grow up in,” Roses said.

“There’s easy access around Sutton to attractions like Mulligan’s Flat, walking trails, swimming holes and a host of other local attractions.”

Christopher Dixon of McGrath North Canberra says Sutton is a highly desirable destination for those seeking to enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle with the added benefits of city-fringe living.

“Where else can you secure land from 2000 square metres to 20 hectares-plus and be a mere 25-minute drive to the nation’s capital?” he says.

“The ACT trend is toward increasingly smaller blocks. This is driving cross-border demand for larger acreage blocks, a trend that has accelerated during COVID. Larger blocks offer possibilities for bigger homes and even dual-occupancy residences for extended family living.”

• Convenience. Sutton is far enough away to enjoy fresh country air and a relaxed lifestyle, but close enough to enjoy all the attractions, amenities and services of a capital city.
• Space. Land choice ranges from around 1000 square metres into the big hectare spreads depending on what buyers are looking for: simply more space or for more land productive ventures.
• Community. It’s somewhat ironic that moving to a bigger country property can actually draw you closer to your neighbours. Joining a rural community and its calendar of activities is part of the appeal.

Allhomes’ top pick of homes for sale in Sutton:

Sutton

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This is what money can buy if you have $6 million or so to drop on a luxury lifestyle.

LouieLou may well be one of the finest properties in the Canberra region.

This gated Sutton sanctuary sits on 16.19 hectares of landscaped, rolling grounds and boasts world-class equestrian facilities. The main residence is a masterpiece, designed by Terry Ring of Architects Ring & Associates with more than 600 square metres of living.

Ring has the uncanny ability to deliver a welcoming ambience within a big home through his adherence to classic architectural themes.

The main residence comprises four bedrooms, all with en suites. There are formal and casual living spaces and a study with custom cabinetry and verandah access.

You know the kitchen is going to be a work of art. And it is, with marble benchtops and a large walk-in pantry.

The main bedroom is, of course, spacious with a walk-in wardrobe, an en suite with double vanity and a free-standing bathtub. Another bedroom is adjacent. Upstairs are two further bedrooms that share another family room.

Outdoors, there are three covered entertaining spaces, a heated swimming pool and spa. There is also a separate gym or games room.

Beyond that, there’s luxury stabling for nine horses and a prestige flood-lit dressage and show jumping area.

Oh, and a separate three-bedroom cottage with private entry.

And much, much more.

Price guide: Circa $5.95 million +

Expressions of interest: close December 11

Agent: Jason Roses, VERV Property 0431 419 847

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Sutton

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Price guide: $830,000

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Agent: McGrath North Canberra, Christopher Dixon 0414 819 377

Sutton

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Price guide: Mid $3 millions

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Agent: Belle Property Queanbeyan, Ryan Broadhurst 0417 513 896

Sutton

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Price guide: $3.3 million-$3.6 million

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Agent: McGrath North Canberra, Christopher Dixon 0414 819 377