{
  "id": 7172977,
  "title": "Home for sale with 5-metre clothes peg in front paddock",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/home-for-sale-with-5-metre-clothes-peg-in-front-paddock",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T20:58:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-14/property-with-the-big-peg-in-canowindra-for-sale/107098148"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the country where the Hills Hoist clothesline was invented, there is a unique attraction - a giant clothes peg. The inspiration for this oversized item came from a photograph of a similar peg in Belgium. Its owner, Peter Stacey, was inspired after seeing the image and decided to create his own version. The 750-kilogram, 5.2-metre peg was built in a shed and installed on a property in Canowindra, NSW, in 2018.\n\nThe sculpture has garnered attention from visitors worldwide, with one Google reviewer comparing it to the Big Banana and the Sistine Chapel, stating that it is a sight that must be seen to be appreciated. Despite its uniqueness, the property is now up for sale as the Staceys are downsizing. The new owner can expect to encounter some unusual visitors, such as a filmmaker who came to capture the peg under the night sky.\n\nA notable event at the peg was its use as a wedding location. Amelia Francis and her husband felt an affinity for the quiet paddock and decided to hold their ceremony in front of the giant peg. The sun was in the perfect position for photographs, making it a memorable day for the couple. Their little daughter now knows that the spot is where they exchanged their vows, and their nephews fondly remember the event each time they pass by.\n\nTom Beath, President of the Canowindra Progress Association, noted that the peg has become an emblem for the local area and has attracted visitors to the district. However, a recurring issue mentioned by several reviewers was the lack of parking or a pull-over lane to fully appreciate the peg. The peg's location on a crest of a hill makes it awkward for visitors to admire, but there is little that can be done to widen the road for better access.\n\nPeter Stacey remains unfazed by the criticism, stating that if people can simply laugh and smile at the peg while passing by, he believes it has achieved its purpose. He hopes that the peg's next owner will cherish its grandeur and allow others to enjoy its unique presence. Unfortunately, the Staceys cannot take the peg with them, as it is too large to move.",
  "summary": "The rural home of a 750-kilogram sculpture that was dreamed up over a few beers at the pub is now on the market.",
  "key_points": [
    "5.2-metre clothes peg installed in Canowindra, NSW in 2018",
    "Property up for sale as Staceys are downsizing",
    "Used as wedding location for Amelia Francis and her husband"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}