Country charm, city proximity: Is this town the next real estate hotspot for Canberrans?

Close neighbour, Bungendore, is a favourite with Canberrans for providing a chance to inhale a big breath of fresh country air and still be home in time for the evening news.

But Bungendore’s popularity goes further afield, recently being crowned Australia’s top small tourism town for 2025.

Perhaps that’s why more Canberrans are taking the extra step and calling it home.

Ava Merriman of Ray White Bungendore, who lists a unique, barn-style feature property on Trucking Yard Lane, says the property’s distinctive presence showcases a new confidence in the local market.

“Bungendore certainly has many historic homes, but this modern residence demonstrates how contemporary architecture can also complement the town’s heritage,” she says.

Merriman says Bungendore’s proximity to Canberra, along with the flexibility provided by work-from-home options, has seen its popularity dramatically increase in recent years.

“Master-planned estates like Elm Grove, with lots ranging from 850 square metres to 1500 square metres, have been a favourite destination with buyers,” she says.

“Buyers also have been attracted to greater value for money.”

Merriman says the sweet spot is the $950,000 to $1.15 million bracket for a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home with a double garage on about 1000 square metres.

You can understand the appeal, given the 37-minute commute to the Canberra CBD. That’s only about 13 minutes further than Gungahlin.

“There’s plenty more happening in Bungendore to attract new residents with a new high school set to open its doors in 2027,” Merriman says.

Country allure

Value

Home prices have increased throughout Australia, including in regional towns such as Bungendore. However, our cross-border neighbour still offers excellent value by comparison with new homes on big blocks for about $1 million.

Charm

Bungendore blends rural charm with urban convenience, offering heritage streetscapes, farmers’ markets and easy access to Canberra, making it ideal for families, creatives, and professionals seeking space, community and connectivity.

Lifestyle

Surrounded by rolling countryside, Bungendore offers a slower pace of life, complete with bushwalking, cycling, community activities, and weekend escapes. This has created a vibrant, welcoming town with enduring lifestyle value.

Feature Property

Bungendore

79 Trucking Yard Lane

Agent: Ray White Bungendore, Ava Merriman 0429 517 003

$2,250,000

79 Trucking Yard Lane, Bungendore NSW 2621

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Some might argue that good design stands out, but great design fits in. When a home harmonises with the landscape in the way this Bungendore property does, then what you’re looking at is a masterful response to the environment.

Trucking Yard Lane may not have a poetic ring, but down a cul-de-sac and along a tree-lined driveway lies a home that has its own rhythmic language, nodding to the heritage of its location while delivering the latest in contemporary living.

Its barn-like form perfectly integrates with the area’s heritage of light industry and agriculture. It also sits on a substantial block of 4826 square metres.

Exterior Colorbond cladding is highlighted by a stunning chimney column featuring a diamond pattern stamped through raised and recessed bricks.

The interior floor plan offers an upfront bedroom wing and a cosy family room with a fireplace and similar chimney treatment. The primary suite includes a generous walk-in wardrobe and a luxurious en suite, adjacent to two further bedrooms.

The central living hub is characterised by high ceilings, extensive glazing, skylights and access to the outdoors.

The kitchen offers clean lines in its cabinetry and high-end appliances, including three Bosch ovens and a Leibherr integrated fridge-freezer.

There’s a bonus upstairs space, ideal for teenagers or working from home. The outdoor area offers covered entertaining within the landscaped grounds, but the highlight is undoubtedly the magnesium swimming pool.

There’s a double garage and a detached three-bay shed.