In a role like mine, it’s all too easy to get caught up in the endless cycle of deadlines. However, every now and then, a truly remarkable property lands on my desk that reminds me just how much I love my job.

The quick hour’s drive to the farm meandered through the Hunter Valley’s captivating countryside, with rolling hills transitioning to a gravel road, leading to a modern homestead nestled in a lush valley near Dungog, NSW.

Although the winter season is fast approaching, a time when the property market typically slows down, my work remains as busy as ever. This past month has been particularly notable with several highlights.

The drive between Melbourne and Daylesford is quickly becoming familiar. Arriving here feels like catching up with an old friend, with the added excitement of swinging open a new door to stay with each visit, this time around, L'Atelier.

As our final stop before heading home, we arrived in Paris with barely any travel energy left. Yet, there’s something intoxicating about this city that makes you reach into your reserve tank and get walking.

Wrapped up our European festivities in the straight-out-of-a-snowglobe town of Colmar.

Our first stop in France had us arrive at Strasbourg, dubbed their ‘capital of Christmas’.

Just when I thought we’d hit peak Christmas vibes, we arrived starry-eyed at our last stop in Germany, Rothenberg.

Our first stop was Munich, home to one of Europe’s most famous Christmas markets, centred around the historic Marienplatz.

Our first stop was Munich, home to one of Europe’s most famous Christmas markets, centred around the historic Marienplatz.

Our arrival purposely fell during their one-night-only Christmas market, where we joined excited crowds, sipping hot chocolate and tasting local desserts.

Less than an hour’s drive outside Salzburg, our first stop led us to St. Wolfgang, where the ‘Christmassy’ vibe seemingly hit its peak.